Chapter 10

AgricultureReview

Why does food consumption vary around

the world?

A. level of economic

development.

B. physical conditions.

C. cultural preferences.

D. all of these are

responsible for variation in

food consumption.

#11

Why does food consumption vary around

the world?

A. level of economic

development.

B. physical conditions.

C. cultural preferences.

D. all of these are

responsible for variation in

food consumption.

#11

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

#13

+ 14

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

#13

+ 14

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.

#17

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.

#17

What is not a techniques used to

increase the yields?

#17

A. New seeds

B. More land

C. Fertilizers

D. More equipment

What is not a techniques used to

increase the yields?

#17

A. New seeds

B. More land

C. Fertilizers

D. More equipment

What sustainable farming practice is

where crops are planted on ridge tops?

A. Agribusiness

B. Ridge tillage

C. Fertilizers

D. Pesticides

#9

What sustainable farming practice is

where crops are planted on ridge tops?

A. Agribusiness

B. Ridge tillage

C. Fertilizers

D. Pesticides

#9

What is the most important distinction for dividing

the world into agricultural regions (LDC vs. MDC)?

A. 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.

#13

+ 14

What is the most important distinction for dividing

the world into agricultural regions (LDC vs. MDC)?

A. 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.

#13

+ 14

Why does Farming vary around the world?

A. cultural and

environmental factors

B. religious and economic

factors

C. farmer personal

preference and

environmental factor

D. weather and climate

#10

Why does Farming vary around the world?

A. cultural and

environmental factors

B. religious and economic

factors

C. farmer personal

preference and

environmental factor

D. weather and climate

#10

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

#15

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

#15

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. Higher yields of crops

B. Healthier for LDCs

C. Could potentially rid a

crop of disease

D. Remove unwanted seeds

from fruits

#7

Which is not a benefits of GMO foods?

A. Higher yields of crops

B. Healthier for LDCs

C. Could potentially rid a

crop of disease

D. Remove unwanted seeds

from fruits

#7

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

#18

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

#18

What is the most common type of farmer in

today’s market in MDC’s?

A. Local

B. Organic

C. Sustainable

D. Commercial

#13

What is the most common type of farmer in

today’s market in MDC’s?

A. Local

B. Organic

C. Sustainable

D. Commercial

#13

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

#6

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

#6

Which is not an incentive of a government

agricultural subsidy?

A. Government pays farmers not to plant crops.

B. Government buys surplus production.

C. Government pays the difference between

market price & target price.

D. Government only purchases GMO seeds.

#6

Which is not an incentive of a government

agricultural subsidy?

A. Government pays farmers not to plant crops.

B. Government buys surplus production.

C. Government pays the difference between

market price & target price.

D. Government only purchases GMO seeds.

#6

According to the book, your research and

class discussion, corporation’s motives for

selling food include all EXCEPT which of the

following?

A. Corporate ownership of commercial farms

B. Creating new markets across the globe

C. Consumer’s health and well-being above making a profit

D. 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. Corporate ownership of commercial farms

B. Creating new markets across the globe

C. Consumer’s health and well-being above making a profit

D. Making profits for shareholders

What type of Farmers only make enough food

for themselves?

A. Local

B. Organic

C. Subsistence

D. Commercial

#14

What type of Farmers only make enough food

for themselves?

A. Local

B. Organic

C. Subsistence

D. Commercial

#14

What do residents of developed countries

rely on as the leading source of protein?

A. meat

B. dairy

C. Beans

D. cereal

#12

What do residents of developed countries

rely on as the leading source of protein?

A. meat

B. dairy

C. Beans

D. cereal

#12

Commercial farming method that preserves the

environment & healthy for all aspects of food

production (produce, meat, & consumer)?

A. Commercial

B. Sustainable

C. Subsistence

#3

How is it done?

Commercial farming method that preserves the

environment & healthy for all aspects of food

production (produce, meat, & consumer)?

A. Commercial

B. Sustainable

C. Subsistence

#3

How is it done?

What type of farming has the primary

goal of making a profit.

A. Sustainable

B. Organic

C. Subsistent

D. Commercial

#13

What type of farming has the primary

goal of making a profit.

A. Sustainable

B. Organic

C. Subsistent

D. Commercial

#13

Which is NOT a difference between Subsistence as

compared to commercial farming?

A. Food is consumed locally v

sold for a profit

B. Small v big farms

C. Organic v GMO foods

D. LDCs v MDCs

#13

+ 14

Which is NOT a difference between Subsistence as

compared to commercial farming?

A. Food is consumed locally v

sold for a profit

B. Small v big farms

C. Organic v GMO foods

D. LDCs v MDCs

#13

+ 14

Which is a drawback of GMO foods?

A. Higher yields of crops

B. Unknown risks to health

C. Could potentially rid a

crop of disease

D. Remove unwanted seeds

from fruits

#7

Which is a drawback of GMO foods?

A. Higher yields of crops

B. Unknown risks to health

C. Could potentially rid a

crop of disease

D. Remove unwanted seeds

from fruits

#7

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

#8

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

#8

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

#12

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

#12

Commercial farms that are integrated into a

large food production business is called:

A. Von Thünen’s Model

B. Subsidy

C. Agribusiness

D. Ridge Tillage

#4

Commercial farms that are integrated into a

large food production business is called:

A. Von Thünen’s Model

B. Subsidy

C. Agribusiness

D. Ridge Tillage

#4

What is a challenge faced by

sustainable farming?

A. GMO availability

B. Maintaining competitive

pricing with corporate

farming

C. Maintaining only organic

products

D. Selling products to the

fast food industry

#3

What is a challenge faced by

sustainable farming?

A. GMO availability

B. Maintaining competitive

pricing with corporate

farming

C. Maintaining only organic

products

D. Selling products to the

fast food industry

#3

Used to explain the importance of crop

selection in proximity to the market in

commercial farming:

A. Von Thünen’s Model

B. Subsidy

C. Agribusiness

D. Ridge Tillage

#5

Used to explain the importance of crop

selection in proximity to the market in

commercial farming:

A. Von Thünen’s Model

B. Subsidy

C. Agribusiness

D. Ridge Tillage

#5

Meat-based product used as a food additive

to ground beef and beef-based processed

meats, as a filler or to reduce the overall fat

content of ground beef is

A. Agribusiness

B. Subsidy

C. Ridge Tillage

D. Pink slime

Meat-based product used as a food additive

to ground beef and beef-based processed

meats, as a filler or to reduce the overall fat

content of ground beef is

A. Agribusiness

B. Subsidy

C. Ridge Tillage

D. Pink slime