Agriculture Worldwide Quiz

What are the two primary driving forces that shape agriculture worldwide?

• Technology and culture

• Soil type and precipitation

• Climate and landforms, Supply and demand

• Plantation and colonialism

Answer explanation

The two primary driving forces that shape agriculture worldwide are climate and landforms, which influence the type of crops that can be grown, and supply and demand, which determine market dynamics.

Which agricultural practice involves people traveling with their herds of domestic animals?

• Ranching

• Plantation

• Pastoral nomadism

• Shifting cultivation

Answer explanation

Pastoral nomadism involves people traveling with their herds of domestic animals, making it the correct choice in this context.

What is shifting cultivation also known as?

• Commercial farming

• Slash and burn agriculture

• Mixed crop/livestock farming

• Subsistence agriculture

Answer explanation

Shifting cultivation is also known as slash and burn agriculture, where land is cleared by cutting and burning vegetation before planting crops.

How does technology influence agriculture according to the text?

• It changes cultural preferences

• It allows for the cultivation of crops in unfavorable climates

• It increases the need for land

• It reduces the variety of crops grown

Answer explanation

According to the text, technology influences agriculture by allowing for the cultivation of crops in unfavorable climates.

According to the text, why are hogs not raised in Southwest Asia?

• Economic limitations

• Cultural preferences

• Lack of technology

• Unsuitable climate

Answer explanation

According to the text, hogs are not raised in Southwest Asia due to cultural preferences, not economic limitations, lack of technology, or unsuitable climate.

What is a plantation in the context of agriculture?

• A small family-owned farm that produces a variety of crops

• A large commercial farm that specializes in one crop

• A government-controlled farm that produces mainly for local consumption

• An organic farm that uses no artificial chemicals

Answer explanation

A plantation in the context of agriculture refers to a large commercial farm that specializes in one crop, typically for mass production and export purposes.

What is the primary characteristic of mixed crop/livestock farming?

• Only crops are grown and livestock is not involved

• Crops grown on the farm are fed to livestock, and manure is used to fertilize crops

• Livestock are raised without any crop production

• It involves extensive use of land with minimal profit

Answer explanation

Crops grown on the farm are fed to livestock, and manure is used to fertilize crops

Which type of farming is described by the use of commercial grazing of animals confined to a specific area?

• Dairy farming

• Grain farming

• Livestock ranching

• Plantation agriculture

Answer explanation

Livestock ranching involves the commercial grazing of animals confined to a specific area, making it the correct choice.

What does the term 'colonialism' refer to in the context of plantation agriculture?

• A method of sustainable agriculture

• A trade agreement between two countries

• A social/political system of oppression where one group takes control of another's land, labor, resources, and culture

• A type of modern corporate farming

Answer explanation

The term 'colonialism' in the context of plantation agriculture refers to a social/political system of oppression where one group takes control of another's land, labor, resources, and culture.

What does "intensive land use" primarily involve in terms of resources and land?

• Less money and more land used

• More money and less land used

• More money and more land used

• Less money and less land used

Answer explanation

Intensive land use primarily involves more money and less land used, making it an efficient use of resources.