Agricultural Yields Quiz

Which of the following is an example of increased yields?

• Wheat that produces less seed

• Cows that produce less milk

• Wheat that produces more seed

• Cows that produce less meat

What does an increase in agricultural yields mean?

• More land is required for farming

• Less useful product is gained from farming

• More useful product is gained from a unit of land or an animal

• Fewer animals are needed for farming

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of increased agricultural yields?

• More useful product is gained from a unit of land or an animal

• Increased food production

• Decrease in the amount of useful product gained

• More efficient farming

Which of the following is NOT a feature of subsistence agriculture?

• A) Producing a surplus for sale

• B) Consuming the produce by the farmers and their families

• C) Practicing shifting agriculture

• D) Using fire for clearing land

What is the main reason for practicing subsistence agriculture?

• A) To meet the food needs of the farmer's family.

• B) To produce crops for the local market.

• C) To experiment with new crop varieties.

• D) To export crops to other countries.

Which of the following is NOT a method used in commercial agriculture?

• Slash-and-burn farming

• Plantation farming

• Intensive farming

• Subsistence farming

What type of farming involves growing a single type of plant, usually selected for being fast-growing or producing a renewable product?

• Slash-and-burn farming

• Plantation farming

• Intensive farming

• Extensive farming

What is a common characteristic of products grown on plantation farms?

• They are slow-growing

• They are fast-growing or produce renewable products

• They are only used for animal feed

• They are always used for biofuel

What is the main difference between intensive and extensive farming?

• Intensive farming uses more land

• Extensive farming uses more land

• Intensive farming uses less labor

• Extensive farming uses more labor

Which of the following is a renewable product that can be produced on plantation farms?

• Wheat

• Banana trees

• Rice

• Corn