Agriculture, food and Natural resources test

1. According to the presentation, how long has agriculture contributed to the growth and development of civilization?

• A. 5,000 to 8,000 years

• B. 1,00 to 3,000 years

• C. 10,000 to 12,000 years

• D. 18,000 to 20,000 years

2. Which of the following methods were early humans primarily dependent on for their source of food, clothing and shelter?

• A. Hunting and gathering

• B. Farming

• C. Ranching

• D. Foraging

3. According to the presentation, which of the following made up the tools used by early farmers?

• A. Metal

• B. Wood and stone

• C. Steel

• D. Animal bones

4. Which of the following refers to the products produced for a source of income?

• A. Income crops

• B. Gross crops

• C. Harvest crops

• D. Cash crops

5. Advancements in which of the following technologies has allowed producers to increase the number of people they are able to provide for?

• A. Biotechnology

• B. Scientific

• C. Agricultural

• D. Mechanical

6. Which of the following is the correct estimate for how many people one producer was able to provide for in 1960?

• A. 100

• B. 25

• C. 155

• D. 40

7. When was the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) established?

• A. 1917

• B. 1854

• C. 1776

• D. 1862

8. How many agencies make up the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)?

• A. 19

• B.29

• C.39

• D. 9

9. Which of the following sectors of agriculture has the highest growth and demand?

• A. Food products and

• B. Natural resources

• C. Agribusiness

• D. Environmental services

10. According to the presentation, which of the following is NOT a focus of agricultural careers?

• A. Production

• B. Marketing

• C. Distribution

• D. Conservation