Exploring Careers: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

What is the agriculture, food, and natural resources cluster?

• A sector focusing on the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources.

• A group of industries related to technology and software development.

• A category of businesses involved in manufacturing and industrial production.

• A field dedicated to healthcare and medical services.

The skills needed to succeed in the agriculture, food, and natural resources field include:

• Technical skills and knowledge of modern farming techniques

• Artistic skills and knowledge of painting

• Musical skills and knowledge of instruments

• Literary skills and knowledge of poetry

How long has agriculture contributed to the growth and development of civilization?

• 5,000 to 6,000 years

• 10,000 to 12,000 years

• 15,000 to 20,000 years

• 20,000 to 25,000 years

Early humans were dependent on hunting and gathering before the advent of agriculture because:

• They had no knowledge of farming techniques.

• They preferred the taste of wild food.

• They had an abundance of wild animals and plants.

• They were nomadic and moved frequently.

Describe the role of domestication in the beginning of agriculture.

• Domestication allowed humans to settle and farm, leading to the development of agriculture.

• Domestication had no impact on the beginning of agriculture.

• Domestication was only important for animal husbandry, not agriculture.

• Domestication led to the decline of agriculture.

Identify some of the earliest sites of agriculture mentioned in the passage.

• Mesopotamia, Nile Valley, Indus Valley

• Amazon Rainforest, Sahara Desert, Australian Outback

• Greenland, Antarctica, Siberia

• Himalayas, Andes, Rockies

Discuss the impact of technological advancements on agriculture from the 15th to 19th century.

• Technological advancements led to increased agricultural productivity and efficiency.

• Technological advancements had no significant impact on agriculture.

• Technological advancements caused a decline in agricultural productivity.

• Technological advancements were only beneficial in the 20th century.

How has biotechnology changed the productivity of agricultural producers according to the passage?

• Biotechnology has decreased the productivity of agricultural producers.

• Biotechnology has had no impact on the productivity of agricultural producers.

• Biotechnology has increased the productivity of agricultural producers.

• Biotechnology has made the productivity of agricultural producers unpredictable.

What is the expected world population by 2050 according to the passage?

The USDA plays a role in agriculture, food, and natural resources by:

• regulating food safety and quality

• providing financial assistance to farmers

• conducting agricultural research

• all of the above