Exploring Careers: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

The development of agriculture did not begin in a single place at a single time, but rather in a variety of regions with a variety of methods. True or False?

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Early farmers utilized tools made of ______ and stone.

• Metal

• Wood

• Plastic

• Glass

Fill in the blank: In 1960, one producer was only able to feed approximately ______ people.

• 26

• 50

• 75

• 100

Which regions are mentioned as early sites of agriculture?

• North America and South America

• Southwestern and Southeastern Asia, Africa along the Nile River, Europe, and China

• Australia and Antarctica

• None of the above.

Fill in the blank: The need for agricultural products increased as ______ grew.

• Technology

• Civilization

• Industry

• Economy

Fill in the blank: Early humans were primarily dependent on hunting and gathering wild plants and animals for their sources of ______, clothing, and shelter.

• Food

• Water

• Tools

• Weapons

Fill in the blank: Developments of agricultural methods have allowed producers to feed and ______ the world.

• Educate

• Entertain

• Clothe

• Transport

Fill in the blank: Gradually, farmers were able to make adaptations to their tools for more productive and ______ usage.

• Expensive

• Convenient

• Difficult

• Rare

Fill in the blank: The development of agriculture was vital to feeding the growing ______.

• Technology

• Population

• Industry

• Economy

What is the role of biotechnology in modern agriculture?

• It decreases food production

• It allows one producer to feed more people

• It reduces the variety of crops

• It increases the number of producers.