Chapter 2 Exam: Agriculture Overview and History

Which of the following is considered a primary agricultural commodity?

• Poultry
• Glue
• Carpet

What is a key characteristic of hunter-gatherer societies?

• Permanent settlements
• Use of chemical fertilizers
• Nomadic lifestyle

What is an example of an agricultural export?

• Domestic corn used for ethanol
• U.S. grown wheat shipped abroad
• Local blueberries sold at farmer’s markets

What is a byproduct in agriculture?

• Main product
• Raw commodity
• Secondary product

Which period is associated with the introduction of steam-powered tractors?

• Medieval Period
• Second Agricultural Revolution
• Hunter-gatherer era

What is is meant by "sustainable agriculture?"

• Growing lots of crops
• Using only man-made materials
• Using environmentally friendly practices

Which of the following is a tool used by hunter-gatherers?

• Steam-powered tractor
• Chemical pesticides
• Spear

Which of the following is an example of selective breeding?

• Crossbreeding different animals for desired traits
• Developing genetically modified organisms
• Using pesticides on crops

What does the term "domestication" refer to?

• Importing agricultural products
• Adapting wild species for human use
• Genetic modification of plants

Which of the following best describes malnutrition?

• Lack of access to any food
• Having food but lacking necessary nutrients
• Overconsumption of calories