Chapter 12 re take reading quiz

Which statement best describes modern agriculture?

cultivating plants or raising animals for survival

which of the following is an example of intensive commercial agriculture?

palm oil plantation in Malaysia

the Norfolk four-field system shown in the diagram was a key innovation of which of the following revloluions?

second agricultural revolution

which rural survey method was commonly used in Louisiana?

long-lot system

which of the following is an example of how topography affects agriculture?

steep slopes are likely to affect runoff

which factor contributed to the development of the first agricultural revolution?

a focus on staple crops

which rural settlement pattern is shown in the photo?

clustered

picture of levels

elevation

When did the Colombian Exchange begin?

in the late 15th century

what is the best example of intensive subsistence agriculture?

plantation agriculture

where were plants and animals first domesticated?

southwest asia

which term refers to the practice of seasonally moving animals between pastures and cooler, higher elevations and warmer lowland valleys?

transhumance

which term is used to describe how low land costs are determined?

bid rent theory