1. business and industrial
2. agriculture and forestry
3. organic farming

Chapter 10
Agriculture
Review
Why does food consumption vary around
the world?
A.
B.
C.
D.
level of economic
development.
physical conditions.
cultural preferences.
all of these are
responsible for variation in
food consumption.
Why does food consumption vary around
the world?
A.
B.
C.
D.
level of economic
development.
physical conditions.
cultural preferences.
all of these are
responsible for variation in
food consumption.
All EXCEPT which of the following are true of
commercial agriculture compared to subsistence
agriculture?
A.
low percentage of farmers
in the labor force
B.
surplus production
C.
heavy use of machinery
D.
output consumed on the
farm
All EXCEPT which of the following are true of
commercial agriculture compared to subsistence
agriculture?
A.
low percentage of farmers
in the labor force
B.
surplus production
C.
heavy use of machinery
D.
output consumed on the
farm
Which of the following has aided 20th
century commercial farmers in MDCs?
A.
transportation
improvements
B.
scientific advances
C.
electronics
D.
All of these have aided
commercial farmers.
Which of the following has aided 20th
century commercial farmers in MDCs?
A.
transportation
improvements
B.
scientific advances
C.
electronics
D.
All of these have aided
commercial farmers.
What is the most important distinction for
dividing the world into agricultural regions
(LDC vs. MDC)?
whether what is grown is
consumed on the farm or
sold for profit.
B. whether crops are grown or
animals are raised for
consumption.
C. the population density of
the crop-producing region.
D. Access to trade markets.
A.
What is the most important distinction for
dividing the world into agricultural regions
(LDC vs. MDC)?
whether what is grown is
consumed on the farm or
sold for profit.
B. whether crops are grown or
animals are raised for
consumption.
C. the population density of
the crop-producing region.
D. Access to trade markets.
A.
Why does Farming vary around the world?
A.
B.
C.
D.
cultural and
environmental factors
religious and economic
factors
farmer personal
preference and
environmental factor
weather and climate
Why does Farming vary around the world?
A.
B.
C.
D.
cultural and
environmental factors
religious and economic
factors
farmer personal
preference and
environmental factor
weather and climate
Which of the following is NOT a commonly
proposed strategy to address issues with
food supply?
A.
expanding agricultural
land
B.
increasing agricultural
productivity
C.
increasing employment in
fishing in the Midwest
D.
improving food sources
Which of the following is NOT a commonly
proposed strategy to address issues with
food supply?
A.
expanding agricultural
land
B.
increasing agricultural
productivity
C.
increasing employment in
fishing in the Midwest
D.
improving food sources
Where in the world is undernourishment
most severe?
A.
south Asia.
B.
eastern Europe.
C.
Latin America.
D.
Sub-Saharan Africa.
Where in the world is undernourishment
most severe?
A.
south Asia.
B.
eastern Europe.
C.
Latin America.
D.
Sub-Saharan Africa.
True or False- population growth has increased faster
than the increase in agricultural land areas?
A.
True
B.
False
True or False- population growth has increased faster
than the increase in agricultural land areas?
A.
True
B.
False
Where is it rapidly
growing?
Which is not a benefits of GMO foods?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Higher yields of crops
Healthier for LDCs
Could potentially rid a
crop of disease
Remove unwanted seeds
from fruits
Which is not a benefits of GMO foods?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Higher yields of crops
Healthier for LDCs
Could potentially rid a
crop of disease
Remove unwanted seeds
from fruits
What are some common characteristics of
organic foods?
A.
They are more expensive than GMO
foods
B.
They can be found at local farmer’s
markets
C.
They can be found at specialty grocery
stores like Whole Foods/Trader Joes
D.
All of the above
What are some common characteristics of
organic foods?
A.
They are more expensive than GMO
foods
B.
They can be found at local farmer’s
markets
C.
They can be found at specialty grocery
stores like Whole Foods/Trader Joes
D.
All of the above
What is the most common type of farmer in
today’s market in MDC’s?
A.
Local
B.
Organic
C.
Sustainable
D.
Commercial
What is the most common type of farmer in
today’s market in MDC’s?
A.
Local
B.
Organic
C.
Sustainable
D.
Commercial
Which of the following is NOT an item that the
government would provide an agricultural
subsidy for?
A.
Corn
B.
Alfalfa
C.
Wheat
D.
Horses
Which of the following is NOT an item that the
government would provide an agricultural
subsidy for?
A.
Corn
B.
Alfalfa
C.
Wheat
D.
Horses
According to the book, your research and
class discussion, corporation’s motives for
selling food include all EXCEPT which of the
following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Corporate ownership of
commercial farms
Creating new markets across the
globe
Consumer’s health and wellbeing above making a profit
Making profits for shareholders
According to the book, your research and
class discussion, corporation’s motives for
selling food include all EXCEPT which of the
following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Corporate ownership of
commercial farms
Creating new markets across the
globe
Consumer’s health and wellbeing above making a profit
Making profits for shareholders
What type of Farmers only make enough food
for themselves?
A.
Local
B.
Organic
C.
Subsistence
D.
Commercial
What type of Farmers only make enough food
for themselves?
A.
Local
B.
Organic
C.
Subsistence
D.
Commercial
What do residents of developed countries
rely on as the leading source of protein?
A.
meat
B.
dairy
C.
Beans
D.
cereal
What do residents of developed countries
rely on as the leading source of protein?
A.
meat
B.
dairy
C.
Beans
D.
cereal
What type of farming has the primary
goal of making a profit.
A.
Sustainable
B.
Organic
C.
Subsistent
D.
Commercial
What type of farming has the primary
goal of making a profit.
A.
Sustainable
B.
Organic
C.
Subsistent
D.
Commercial
Which is NOT a difference between Subsistence
as compared to commercial farming?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Food is consumed locally v
sold for a profit
Small v big farms
Organic v GMO foods
LDCs v MDCs
Which is NOT a difference between Subsistence
as compared to commercial farming?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Food is consumed locally v
sold for a profit
Small v big farms
Organic v GMO foods
LDCs v MDCs
Which is a drawback of GMO foods?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Higher yields of crops
Unknown risks to health
Could potentially rid a
crop of disease
Remove unwanted seeds
from fruits
Which is a drawback of GMO foods?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Higher yields of crops
Unknown risks to health
Could potentially rid a
crop of disease
Remove unwanted seeds
from fruits
Organic food, according to the FDA,
includes which of the following:
A.
Only natural fertilizers are
allowed
B.
No chemical herbicides are
applied
C.
Animals are allowed to be
given antibiotics
D.
A and B
Organic food, according to the FDA,
includes which of the following:
A.
Only natural fertilizers are
allowed
B.
No chemical herbicides are
applied
C.
Animals are allowed to be
given antibiotics
D.
A and B
What is true about food consumption
around the world?
A.
Dairy is the most important
source of calories
B.
Snacks are only for organic
consumption
C.
Meat is more widely
consumed in MDCs
D.
Produce is only beneficial to
health if it organic
What is true about food consumption
around the world?
A.
Dairy is the most important
source of calories
B.
Snacks are only for organic
consumption
C.
Meat is more widely
consumed in MDCs
D.
Produce is only beneficial to
health if it organic
What is a challenge faced by
sustainable farming?
A.
B.
C.
D.
GMO availability
Maintaining competitive
pricing with corporate
farming
Maintaining only organic
products
Selling products to the
fast food industry
What is a challenge faced by
sustainable farming?
A.
B.
C.
D.
GMO availability
Maintaining competitive
pricing with corporate
farming
Maintaining only organic
products
Selling products to the
fast food industry