Agriculture and Economic Development

The video explores the differences between subsistence and commercial agriculture, highlighting their characteristics, historical development, and economic impacts. Subsistence agriculture focuses on local consumption with minimal production, while commercial agriculture aims for profit through large-scale operations and mechanization. The video also discusses the influence of the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions, as well as colonialism, on the shift towards commercial farming. It concludes with an explanation of the bid rent theory, which describes how land value affects agricultural practices.

What is the primary goal of subsistence agriculture?

• To invest in technology

• To export goods globally

• To feed the local community

• To maximize profits

Which country is mentioned as having a high percentage of its population engaged in agriculture?

• Germany

• Nepal

• United States

• Canada

What is a key characteristic of commercial agriculture?

• Large mechanized equipment

• Focus on local consumption

• Minimal use of technology

• Small-scale operations

What is the main goal of commercial farmers?

• To feed their families

• To maximize profits

• To avoid using technology

• To reduce land use

What is a significant risk associated with the increased use of chemicals in agriculture?

• Reduced global trade

• Environmental and human health risks

• Increased labor costs

• Decreased crop yields

How did colonialism influence the shift towards commercial agriculture?

• By establishing plantations for monoculture

• By promoting local markets

• By reducing the need for exports

• By increasing subsistence farming

Which revolution contributed to the decline of subsistence farming?

• The Green Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Cultural Revolution

• The Digital Revolution

What does the bid rent theory suggest about land use near central markets?

• Land is more valuable and used intensively

• Land is primarily for residential use

• Land is less valuable

• Land is used extensively

Which of the following is a form of subsistence agriculture that occupies large land areas?

• Market gardening

• Shifting cultivation

• Dairy farming

• Rice paddies

What does intensive agriculture aim to achieve?

• Higher yields per acre

• Focus on subsistence

• Lower yields per acre

• Minimal use of land