WG10C DOL

What is the main goal of subsistence farming?

• To maintain the farmer and the farmer's family

• To maximize profit margin

• To use advanced technologies

• To produce surplus for sale or trade

Where is subsistence farming still practiced on a relatively wide scale?

• North America

• Europe

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• Asia

What is the main focus of commercial farming?

• To maintain the farmer and the farmer's family

• To produce surplus for sale or trade

• To use primitive farm technology

• To maximize profit margin

What are the characteristics of commercial farming?

• Use of primitive farm technology, low yield

• Small-scale production, traditional tools and machinery

• Focus on maintaining the farmer and the farmer's family

• Large-scale production, use of machinery and advanced technologies

What is a cottage industry?

• A traditional farming practice

• A commercial industry with widespread production

• A large-scale production factory

• A small-scale, in home manufacturing business

What role do cottage industries play in the economies of developing countries?

• They are a source of employment, especially in rural areas

• They are only involved in mass production

• They have no role in the economies

• They focus on producing labor-intensive goods

What is the main goal of a commercial industry?

• To focus on small-scale production

• To produce items for consumers using traditional methods

• To sell the maximum amount of products possible to consumers

• To produce goods for export to other countries

What is an example of a cottage industry?

• Use of assembly lines for production

• Production of knitted blankets and jewelry

• Manufacturing of cars

• Mass production of goods

What is a major disadvantage of commercial farming?

• It requires a small amount of land

• It is not profitable

• It can lead to environmental degradation

• It uses primitive technologies

What is a common characteristic of subsistence farming?

• It uses advanced farming technologies

• It is primarily for personal consumption

• It produces a large surplus of crops

• It requires a large workforce