Agricultural Revolution Quiz

How did early humans survive? What method(s) did they use to get food?

• By gathering plants and hunting animals

• By farming and domesticating animals

• By trading with other groups

• All of the above

When did the first permanent settlements begin forming?

• when the earth was formed

• After the Ice Age

• During industrialization

• The same time as the Green Revolution

How did the first settlements impact the food supply and population?

• Increased both food supply and population

• Decreased both food supply and population

• Increased food supply but decreased population

• Decreased food supply but increased population

What is irrigation?

• A method of providing water to crops

• A type of agricultural machinery

• A process of harvesting crops

• A method of breeding livestock

What is crop rotation?

• A method of farming to maximize the use of nutrients in the soil

• A technique for watering plants

• A type of pesticide

• A method for harvesting crops

What was the Green Revolution, and what impact did it have?

• A period of agricultural advancement with significant increases in crop yields

• A global environmental movement to promote green energy

• A political campaign in the 1960s focused on environmental conservation

• An economic policy to boost industrial growth in the 20th century

What is meant by subsistence agriculture?

• A type of farming in which the farmers focus on growing enough food to feed themselves and their families.

• A method of agriculture where farmers grow crops and raise livestock to sell in international markets.

• A modern agricultural technique that uses hydroponics and aeroponics.

• A government policy related to agricultural subsidies and support.

In what parts of the world would you find commercial agriculture?

• Developed countries

• Temperate regions

• Arctic regions

• Undeveloped countries

Describe our dependence on water.

• Water is essential for all known forms of life.

• Water is used primarily for agriculture.

• Water is not necessary for industrial processes.

• Water is only used for drinking.

A period of time with little or no rain in a region that usually experiences moderate rain is called a

• Drought

• Flash flood

• Desertification

• Deforestation