Agricultural Practices and Theories Quiz

What is the primary goal of subsistence agriculture?

• To maximize the use of machinery

• To increase the size of the farm

• To produce food for sale

• To provide food for the farmer's family or community

Which type of agriculture typically uses more advanced machinery?

• Pastoral farming

• Subsistence agriculture

• Commercial agriculture

• Wet rice farming

What is a characteristic of extensive subsistence agricultural practices?

• More land required

• High use of machinery

• Less land required

• More human labor

According to the bid rent theory, where is intensive agriculture typically located?

• Far from urban areas

• Near a market or city

• In less economically developed countries

• In rural areas

What is a potential risk of mono cropping?

• Increased crop diversity

• Soil depletion

• Decreased efficiency

• Higher labor costs