Commercial and Subsistence Farming Quiz

What is subsistence farming primarily focused on?

• Producing food for sale

• Producing food for the farmer's family

• Using advanced technology

• Growing cash crops

What is a key characteristic of commercial farming?

• Use of modern technology

• Small scale production

• Organic fertilizers only

• Manual labor only

What type of crops are grown in commercial farming?

• Only grains

• Only fruits

• Vegetables for family use

• Cash crops

What is one advantage of subsistence farming?

• High profit margins

• Variety of fresh produce

• Use of chemical fertilizers

• Large scale production

What is a disadvantage of subsistence farming?

• High yield of crops

• Large workforce

• Vulnerability to bad weather

• Use of modern machinery

What does monoculture refer to in commercial farming?

• Farming without technology

• Using organic methods

• Focusing on one type of crop

• Growing multiple types of crops

What is a disadvantage of commercial farming?

• Use of pesticides and herbicides

• Higher biodiversity

• Less food production

• Manual labor only

What is one way commercial farming can harm the environment?

• Uses organic fertilizers

• Supports local economies

• Promotes biodiversity

• Pollutes land and water

What type of farming usually has larger farms?

• Traditional farming

• Organic farming

• Commercial farming

• Subsistence farming

What is a common tool used in subsistence farming?

• Tractors

• Handheld plough

• Chemical sprayers

• Drones