Search Header Logo
Agricultural Evolution and Efficiency

Agricultural Evolution and Efficiency

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Agriculture, Social Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

The video discusses the dramatic shift in the U.S. labor force from agriculture, where 40% were involved in 1900, to just 2% today. Despite this reduction, modern agriculture is more efficient, producing more food for a larger population and exporting globally. This efficiency is attributed to automation and scientific advancements, such as improved seeds and crop management techniques, leading to a more secure food supply than a century ago.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the U.S. labor force was involved in agriculture around 1900?

60%

10%

25%

40%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much of the U.S. labor force is currently involved in agriculture?

1%

2%

5%

10%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the reasons for the increased productivity in agriculture today?

Higher taxes

Less land usage

Better seeds

More manual labor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor in agricultural advancements?

Automation

Better seeds

Improved irrigation

Disease control

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What benefit do we enjoy today due to advancements in agriculture?

Higher food prices

Less variety in crops

A more secure food supply

More food imports

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?