Agriculture Quiz

What is the technical definition of agriculture?

• The science and art of farming including cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock

• The study of weather patterns in a specific region

• The practice of hunting wild animals for food

• The process of extracting minerals from the earth

What are the two main branches of agriculture?

• Crops and Animals

• Forestry and Fisheries

• Livestock and Crops

• Fisheries and Forestry

What percentage of the labor force in Pakistan is engaged in agriculture?

• 45%

• 25%

• 60%

• 80%

What is the main goal of sustainable agriculture?

• To produce economically viable, nutritious food without damaging natural resources

• To produce as much food as possible at the lowest cost

• To rely heavily on irrigation and large-scale animal husbandry

• To maximize the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides

What was the main purpose of the green revolution?

• To decrease the use of machinery in agriculture

• To stem the pressure for more food production

• To reduce food production

• To increase the use of synthetic fertilizers

What is a major environmental consequence of industrial agriculture?

• Decreased use of water resources

• Reduced energy consumption

• Contamination of ground and surface waters by chemicals

• Increased soil moisture retention

What was a significant advancement in agriculture in the 19th century?

• Use of heavy machinery for farming

• Use of pesticides for pest control

• Development of the seed drill by Jethro Tull

• Introduction of synthetic fertilizers

What was a characteristic of feudal agriculture?

• Large estates cultivated by slave labor

• Use of steam power for plowing fields

• Extensive irrigation systems in Egypt

• Small independent farms in Scandinavia

What is the major component of climate discussed in the text?

• Temperature

• Sunlight

• Water

• Soil

Which type of crops need a lot of water for optimum growth?

• Succulents

• Hydrophytes

• Mesophytes

• Xerophytes