Agricultural Systems Quiz

What is the primary economic activity employs 40% of all the world’s workers?

• Manufacturing

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Mining

What are the three main components of a farming system?

• Inputs, processes, and outputs

• Seeds, soil, and water

• Crops, livestock, and machinery

• Farmers, markets, and consumers

Which type of agriculture aims for high yields from a small area?

• Extensive agriculture

• Intensive agriculture

• Pastoral agriculture

• Subsistence agriculture

What is an example of extensive agriculture mentioned in the text?

• Market gardening

• Pea growing

• Cattle ranching

• Dairy farming

What type of farming only grows enough food for the farmer's family?

• Intensive farming

• Mixed farming

• Commercial farming

• Subsistence farming

What is a characteristic of intensive agriculture?

• Low levels of inputs

• Large area of land

• High levels of inputs

• Remote location

Which farming process involves raising livestock?

• Pastoral farming

• Market gardening

• Mixed farming

• Arable farming

What is a key factor affecting the type of farming?

• Government policies

• Climate

• Cultural traditions

• Technological advancements

What type of farming is characterized by the cultivation of single crops?

• Market gardening

• Pastoral farming

• Plantations

• Mixed farming

What is one of the main inputs in farming systems?

• Market demand

• Profit

• Tradition

• Water