Unit 8 Vocabulary Quiz

What is subsistence farming?

• A way of farming to produce surplus for sale.

• A way of farming in which the farm produces just enough to support the farming family.

• A way of farming using advanced technology.

• A way of farming focused on cash crops.

What is the term for the growing of crops for sale in order to make a profit?

• Commercial Agriculture.

• Subsistence Farming

• Organic Farming

• Urban Agriculture

What does the term 'Vaqueros' refer to?

• Spanish Cowboys

• Mexican Farmers

• American Ranchers

• Brazilian Gauchos

What is urbanization?

• Movement of people from cities to rural areas.

• Movement of people from farms and rural areas to cities.

• Development of rural areas into cities.

• Increase in agricultural activities in cities.

Fill in the blank: Barbed wire is a wire with intervals of short, sharp spikes, used to make _______.

• fences

• jewelry

• clothing

• toys

What is the definition of 'Innovation'?

• Making changes in something by introducing new ideas, methods, or products.

• Maintaining the status quo.

• Removing old ideas and methods.

• Copying existing products.

What is the definition of 'Stampede'?

• A calm gathering of animals.

• A sudden panicked rush of horses, cattle, or other animals.

• A slow movement of people.

• A quiet walk in the park.

What does the term 'Textiles' refer to?

• Types of metal or plastic

• Types of cloth or woven fabric

• Types of wood or paper

• Types of glass or ceramic

Fill in the blank: 'Open Range' refers to rangeland where cattle roam freely regardless of ________ ownership.

• land

• fence

• water

• road

Fill in the blank: _______ is an artificial way to supply water to land.

• Irrigation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Condensation