Agriculture and Industry Comparison Quiz

Explain the main difference between subsistence agriculture and commercial agriculture.

Answer explanation

The main difference is that subsistence agriculture is focused on growing food for the farmer's family, while commercial agriculture is aimed at producing crops for sale in the market.

Match the following types of production with their characteristics-

Groups:

(a) Commercial Industries

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(b) Cottage Industries

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(c) Subsistance Farming

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(d) Commerical Farming

• grow just enough to feed family

• Work from Home/Small location

• Mass Production of Goods

• Large Scale Company

• Large Factory

• Small Scale Company

• Small Farm

• grow enough to sell and make profit

• large scale profit

• little to no profit

• Large Farm

• Small Scale Production of Goods

Describe how commercial industries contribute to the economy.

Answer explanation

Commercial industries drive economic growth by creating jobs, generating income, and producing goods and services. They stimulate demand, foster innovation, and contribute to tax revenues, which support public services and infrastructure.

What is the goal of commercial agriculture?

• To maintain traditional farming methods

• To produce goods for local consumption

• To generate profit through market sales

• To rely on family labor

What characterizes the practice of monoculture in farming?

• Rotating different crops annually

• Specializing in one type of crop or animal

• Utilizing organic farming techniques

• Employing diverse agricultural practices

Commercial agriculture is characterized by the use of (a)   to increase productivity and efficiency.

• modern technology
• traditional methods
• manual labor
• organic practices

Fill in the blank: Products from cottage industries are usually _______.

• mass-produced

• handmade

• exported

• technologically advanced

Fill in the blank: Products from cottage industries are usually _______.

• mass-produced

• handmade

• exported

• technologically advanced

Match the following characteristics with the type of industry they describe.

• Characteristic of large factories

• Home-based manufacturing

• Characteristic of cottage industries

• Focus on monoculture (single crop/animal)

• Characteristic of agricultural practices

• Use of advanced machinery

• Characteristic of modern industries

• Large-scale production

What is the primary focus of subsistence agriculture?

• Exporting crops to other countries

• Growing enough food to feed the farmer's family

• Producing a surplus for trade

• Using modern technology to increase productivity