What Is Agriculture?

Agriculture is:

• the practice of cultivating plants and raising animals for food and other products.

• the process of making clothes from cotton.

• the study of stars and planets.

• the art of painting landscapes.

What is the science, art, and practice of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock called?

• Biology

• Agriculture

• Chemistry

• Engineering

Fill in the blank: The science, art, and practice of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock is called _________.

• Agriculture

• Geology

• Astronomy

• Architecture

Agriculture has 5 main sectors. Clothing is a sector of agriculture that includes ________, wool, and leather.

• cotton

• corn

• soybeans

• rice

Agriculture has 5 main sectors. Fill in the blank: Food is a sector of agriculture that includes meat, dairy, grains, fruits, and ________.

• vegetables

• minerals

• fabrics

• metals

Agriculture has 5 main sectors. Fill in the blank: Shelter is a sector of agriculture that includes lumber, insulation, and ________.

• paint

• milk

• wheat

• cotton

Agriculture has 5 main sectors. Fill in the blank: Energy is a sector of agriculture that includes ethanol, biodiesel, and ________ fuels.

• biomass

• fossil

• nuclear

• solar

Agriculture has 5 main sectors. Fill in the blank: Recreation is a sector of agriculture that includes hunting, horseback riding, and ________.

• parks

• farming

• fishing

• mining

According to the passage, why is agriculture essential?

• Because it feeds the world's growing population, provides millions of jobs, supports local, national, and global economies, and connects communities to the natural resources they depend on.

• Because it only provides food for animals.

• Because it is the only source of entertainment for rural communities.

• Because it is responsible for all technological advancements.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason agriculture is important?

• It provides millions of jobs

• It supports economies

• It increases pollution

• It connects communities to natural resources