1.1 Agriculture Everyday Review

What are the basic needs provided by agriculture?

• Transportation and communication

• Education and healthcare

• Luxury items and technology

• Food, clothing, and shelter

What percentage of Americans are involved in production agriculture?

• Around 25%

• About 10%

• Less than 2%

• More than 50%

Which of the following is NOT a part of production agriculture?

• Agricultural supplies and services

• Producing food, fiber, and fuel

• Raising plants and animals

• Developing luxury items

What is agribusiness?

• The marketing of agricultural products

• The transportation of agricultural goods

• All inputs and production practices for agricultural commodities

• The process of raising plants and animals

Which of the following is a post-harvest input?

• Irrigation management

• Animal feed

• Packaging

• Fertilizers

What is the role of organization in agriculture?

• To reduce the need for technology

• To increase the number of farmers

• To improve management decisions

• To eliminate the need for recordkeeping

Which of the following is a career in agricultural services?

• Loan officer

• Commodity researcher

• Food scientist

• Plant breeder

What is the main focus of agribusiness?

• Development and delivery of agricultural commodities

• Reducing agricultural exports

• Increasing the number of farmers

• Production of luxury items

Which of the following is an example of a commodity?

• Cars

• Cellular phones

• Corn

• Computers

What is the purpose of research and development in agriculture?

• To reduce the cost of agricultural supplies

• To increase the number of farmers

• To improve agricultural practices and products

• To eliminate the need for farming