agriculture test

Which region is not a major dairy producing area? A) Southeast Canada. B) Northeastern United States. C) Southern California. D) Northwestern Europe. E) Southeast United States.

Southeast United States

20. What area of the world first incorporated domestication of both plants and animals? A) Ethiopian Highlands. B) Southwest Asia. C) Southeast Asia. D) East Asia. E) Middle America.

Southwest Asia

Agricultural first diffused to Europe from A) North Africa. B) South Asia. C) Southwest Asia. D) West Africa. E) Southeast Asia.

Southwest Asia

All of the following were vegetative planting (root crop) hearths except A) West Africa. B) Southeast Asia. C) Southwest Asia. D) Peruvian Highlands. E) All of the above.

Southwest Asia

In the last twenty years the region of the world that has experienced a decline in food production compared to population growth is A) South Asia. B) Southeast Asia. C) Sub-Saharan Africa. D) Central America. E) East Asia.

Sub-Saharan Africa

The region of the world that benefited the least from the Green Revolution was A) South Asia. B) East Asia. C) South America. D) Sub-Saharan Africa. E) Central America.

Sub-Saharan Africa

Today circular rural settlements are most commonly associated with A) Sub-Saharan Africa. B) Southeast Asia. C) Latin America. D) Central America. E) the Middle East.

Sub-Saharan Africa

Subsistence agriculture dominates in A) less developed countries. B) more developed countries. C) mid-latitude climates. D) newly-industrialized countries. E) none of the above.

less developed countries

The two most widely used and distributed Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) crops are A) corn and wheat. B) wheat and millet. C) soybeans and wheat. D) soybeans and corn. E) corn and flax.

soybeans and corn

Township and range land division system most closely resembles what type of geometric pattern on the landscape? A) Linear. B) Circular. C) Square. D) Rectangular. E) None of the above.

square

The main difference between coffee and tea is that A) coffee is consumed where it is produced. B) tea is consumed where it is produced. C) coffee is grown in upland areas in the tropics and subtropics. D) tea is grown in low-lying areas in humid continental climates. E) A and B only.

tea is consumed where it is produced

The second agricultural revolution coincided with A) the Enlightenment. B) the Industrial Revolution. C) Imperialism. D) the Age of Revolutions. E) the first wave of European migration.

the Industrial Revolution

The area in Canada where fishing dominates the economy is A) the Maritime Provinces. B) Ontario. C) the Northwest Territories. D) the Prairie Provinces. E) British Columbia.

the Maritime Provinces

The area in Canada most associated with grain farming is A) the Maritime Provinces. B) Ontario. C) the Northwest Territories. D) the Prairie Provinces. E) British Columbia.

the Priare Provinces

All of the following are types of subsistence agriculture except A) pastoral nomadism. B) truck farming. C) shifting cultivation. D) swidden agriculture. E) intensive rice farming.

truck farming

Due to over harvesting of fish stocks and increased demand for seafood what form of agriculture has substantially grown in the last thirty years? A) Factory deep sea fishing. B) Commercial plantation agriculture. C) Agribusiness. D) Aquaculture. E) Monoculture.

aquaculture

The production and harvesting of fish and shell fish in sectioned off coves and land-based ponds is technically referred to as A) acquaculture. B) water based agriculture. C) intensive subsistence agriculture. D) fish farming. E) none of the above.

aquaculture

Pastoral nomads do not typically herd A) cattle. B) llamas. C) sheep. D) goats. E) camels.

cattle

Which pairing of animal(s) and region is not correct? A) Water buffalo. pig. and chicken - Southeast Asia. B) Llama and alpaca - South America. C) Cattle - South Asia. D) Goat and sheep - Southwest Asia. E) All of the above.

cattle - south asia

Pastoral nomadism still a dominant way of life in many parts of A) western United States. B) central Australia. C) Central Asia. D) West Africa. E) Central America.

central asia

Hog production is nearly nonexistent in Southwest Asia and North Africa because A) the lack of rainfall inhibits production. B) the climatic conditions are not favorable. C) culturally the population prefers lamb. D) cultural taboos exist on eating pork. E) none of the above.

cultural taboos exist on eating pork

What agricultural technique allows subsistence farmers in tropical and sub-tropical areas to support a large population with a small amount of arable land? A) Four-field crop rotation system. B) Intertillage. C) Double cropping. D) Swidden agriculture. E) Slash and burn agriculture.

double cropping

The technical definition of horticulture includes the cultivation of A) flowers. B) flowers and fruits. C) flowers. fruits. and vegetables. D) flowers and carnations. E) flowers and nursery plants.

flowers. fruits and vegetables

All of the following are farm subsidies except A) giving farmers a minimum price for their product regardless of market conditions. B) giving farmers tax breaks if they meet production quotas. C) establishing import barriers on imported products. D) paying farmers not to produce more than a certain quantity of a particular crop. E) giving farmers special tax incentives for conservation efforts.

giving farmers tax breaks if they meet production quotas.

Suitcase farms are most associated most with A) mixed crop and livestock farming. B) grain farming. C) market gardening. D) dairy farming. E) luxury crops.

grain farming

The two most important crops grown in the Mediterranean region are A) dates and lemons. B) almonds and grapes. C) grapes and olives. D) olives and tomatoes. E) wheat and olives.

grapes and olive

According to the von Thunen model what type of agricultural practice would locate in the outer most concentric ring? A) Dairy. B) Forestry. C) Grazing. D) Mixed crop and livestock. E) Horticulture.

grazing

The percentage of the labor force in the United States that works directly in agriculture is A) 2-5%. B) 5-7%. C) 7-9%. D) 10-12%. E) 13-15%.

2-5%

According to the von Thunen model what costs does a commercial farmer consider when deciding what crops to plant? A) Transportation costs. B) Cost of land. C) Transaction costs. D) Cost of externalities. E) A and B only.

A and B only

Another term for pastoral nomadism is A) extensive subsistence agriculture. B) nomadic herding. C) livestock ranching. D) grain agriculture. E) A and B only

A and B only

Area(s) of the world traditionally known for their circular rural land use patterns include A) Northern Germany. B) Sub-Saharan Africa C) East Asia. D) South America. E) A and B only.

A and B only

Dairy farmers locate near urban areas because A) it is expensive to transport product to market. B) milk has a limited shelf-life. C) land costs are high. D) of agglomeration pressures. E) A and B only.

A and B only

Many feed fattening farms (feedlots) have located in the southeast and west of the United States because of A) proximity to growing markets in the south and west. B) less severe weather. C) lack of union organization. D) cheaper feed. E) A and B only.

A and B only

On a global scale most organic products are sold in A) North America. B) Europe. C) Japan. D) All of the above. E) A and B only.

A and B only

Pastoral nomads predominate in A) semi-arid deserts. B) deserts. C) subtropical grasslands. D) tropical rainforest. E) A and B only.

A and B only

Shifting cultivation is a threatened form of agriculture because of A) competition for resources from logging and mining companies. B) population increase. C) modern technology makes the practice obsolete. D) A and B only. E) none of the above.

A and B only

Swidden agriculture refers to A) clearing land to farm using slash and burn techniques. B) only farming cleared land for one to two years. C) terracing steep hillsides for agricultural purposes. D) all of the above. E) A and B only.

A and B only

The Enclosure Movement altered the geography and agricultural practices of rural England by A) consolidating oddly shaped fields. B) encouraging the use of more farm machinery. C) displacing farmers. D.) all of the above E) A and B only.

A and B only

What activity typifies extensive commercial agriculture? A) Wheat and grain farming. B) Livestock ranching. C) Banana plantations in Latin America. D) Mixed crop and livestock operations in Iowa. E) A and B only.

A and B only

What conclusion can one make with regard to the connection between the second agricultural revolution and the Industrial Revolution? A) Advancements in agricultural production helped feed the expanding population. B) Technological advancements helped increase agricultural production. C) Transportation improvements made more food available to urban populations. D) None of the above. E) A and B only.

A and B only

Which of the following agricultural practices could be deemed sustainable? A) Intensive subsistence. B) Organic truck farming. C) Commercial livestock feedlots. D) Commercial dairy operations. E) A and B only.

A and B only

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning the invention of agriculture? A) The process was gradual. B) There were multiple hearths throughout the world. C) The process was a sudden response to extreme environmental changes. D) Humans did little experimentation with plant domestication. E) A and B only.

A and B only

What best characterizes intensive commercial agriculture? A) Commercial agriculture dominates in MDCs. B) Due to globalization and competition profit margins have decreased. C) Farmers must specialize in order to stay competitive. D) Farmers are part of a complex and highly integrated system called agribusiness. E) All of the above.

All of the above

How did the second agricultural revolution improve agricultural production? A) The four-field system increased yields and soil fertility. B) New technologies such as the drill press increased production. C) The Enclosure Movement encouraged the use of machinery. D) Advances in breeding livestock increased production of meat and dairy. E) All of the above.

All of the above

This crop is often grown on plantations in the tropics and sub-tropics. A) Sugarcane. B) Palm oil. C) Cocoa. D) Tea. E) All of the above.

All of the above

What accounts for dramatic increased yields of wheat in developed countries since the 1950s? A) Increased use of machinery. B) Increased use of pesticides. C) Increased use of fertilizers. D) Development of improved seed varieties. E) All of the above.

All of the above

What advantages do cattle feedlots have over traditional methods of livestock ranching? A) Feedlots combine a number of steps in the meat packing industry in one location. B) Feedlots are more efficient at adding weight to cattle. C) Feedlots reduce transportation costs of cattle prior to being slaughtered. D) Feedlots reduce transportation costs of the finished product. E) All of the above.

All of the above

Why did von Thunen include a forestry ring in his model of agricultural land use? A) Wood was quickly becoming a scarce resource. B) Wood was used for construction purposes and heating. C) Wood is heavy and therefore expensive to transport. D) Wood was a sustainable product. E) B and C only.

B and C only

Which of the following is not considered a luxury crop? A) Coffee. B) Tea. C) Banana. D) Cacoa. E) Tobacco.

Banana

What area in Canada is most productive for timber? A) the Maritime Provinces. B) Ontario. C) the Northwest Territories. D) British Columbia. E) the Prairie Provinces.

British Columbia

Which famous cultural geographer theorized that the invention of agriculture took place in multiple hearths? A) Ester Bosrup. B) Carl Sauer. C) Henrich von Thunen. D) Walter Christaller. E) William Burgess.

Carl Sauer

What geographic factor best explains why a piece of land is used intensively or extensively for agriculture? A) Soil quality. B) Precipitation levels. C) Climate region. D) Distance to the market. E) Price of land.

Distance to market

_____________ did not contain an agricultural hearth. A) Europe. B) Asia. C) Africa. D) South America. E) Middle America.

Europe

Europeans evolved from farming a single field in early medieval times to rotating crops into how many different sections or fields by the 18th century? A) One. B) Two. C) Three. D) Four. E) Five.

Four

All of the following are major wheat producing states except A) North Dakota. B) Nebraska. C) Kansas. D) Iowa. E) Montana.

Iowa

In recent years what type of agricultural practice has been most responsible for deforestation of the rain forest in parts of Central and South America? A) Swidden agriculture. B) Intensive subsistence agriculture. C) Aquaculture. D) Livestock ranching. E) Truck farming.

Livestock ranching

Clustered rural settlements are most commonly associated with A) the mid-Atlantic region. B) New England. C) the lower Mississippi Valley. D) the Southeast. E) the Ohio River Valley.

New England

Using von Thunen's model as a basis for analysis assume New York City is the single market for the United States dairy agriculture would dominate in A) New England and upstate New York. B) southeastern states. C) California. D) the Pacific Northwest. E) none of the above.

New England and upstate New York

The region with the lowest percent of the labor force directly engaged in agriculture is A) Western Europe. B) North America. C) Eastern Europe. D) North Africa. E) East Asia.

North America

Which statement regarding agricultural region(s) with respect to Whitttlessey's Agricultural Regions map is no longer applicable? A) Plantation agriculture doesn't exist in North America anymore. B) Grain regions have become smaller over time. C) Mediterranean agriculture has declined in importance. D) Areas of shifting cultivation have become more prominent. E) Commercial gardening in the U.S. is still dominant along the east coast.

Plantation agriculture doesn't exist in North America anymore

What has been the trend with respect to dairy farming in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) since the 1970s? A) Production has declined relative to income. B) Production has declined due to government regulations. C) Production has increased as a total percent of world production levels. D) Production has increased due to foreign aid. E) None of the above.

Production has increased as a total percent of world production levels

What type of diffusion is most closely associated with the Columbian Exchange? A) Stimulus diffusion. B) Expansion diffusion. C) Relocation diffusion. D) Hierarchical diffusion. E) Contagious diffusion.

Relocation diffusion

Which of the following are examples of extensive subsistence agriculture? A) Swidden and dairy. B) Slash and burn agriculture and nomadic herding. C) Shifting cultivation and livestock ranching. D) Livestock ranching and slash and burn agriculture. E) Nomadic herding and plantation agriculture.

Slash and burn agriculture and nomadic herding

Shifting cultivation is still practiced in many parts of A) South Asia. B) East Asia. C) South America. D) North Africa. E) Central Asia.

South America

The most important large-scale commercial wheat producing countries in the world include all of the following except A) United States. B) Ukraine. C) Switzerland. D) Argentina. E) Australia.

Switzerland

In upland areas where plantation agriculture is present what are the two most common crops grown? A) Bananas and tea. B) Tea and sugar cane. C) Tea and coffee. D) Coffee and sugarcane. E) Sugarcane and bananas.

Tea and coffee

According Carl Sauer why did vegetative planting first start in Southeast Asia? A) The predictable annual flooding of rivers provided needed irrigation. B) The humid continental climate was ideal for experimentation. C) The extensive river valleys provided excellent soil for cultivation. D) The monsoon weather system was ideal for experimentation with plants. E) The region's high biodiversity allowed people to become more sedentary which naturally led to experimentation with plants.

The region's high biodiversity allowed people to become more sedentary which naturally led to experimentation with plants.

Why do different regions of the United States specialize in different dairy products? A) Soil fertility varies from region to region. B) Their relative location with respect to the milkshed. C) Other crops are more economical. D) Historical customs differ for various dairy products. E) All of the above.

Their relative location with respect to the milkshed

Even though climatic conditions are suitable for wine production in North Africa and Southwest Asia why is this form of agriculture not practiced in these regions? A) Both areas need economic development to establish a wine industry. B) Strict government regulations discourage development of a wine industry. C) Lack of irrigation engineering is an impediment. D) There is not a cultural tradition of consuming wine in these regions. E) Desalination is still too costly for this type of economic activity.

There is not a cultural tradition of consuming wine in these regions

Why do societies practicing shifting cultivation only farm the same plot of land for one to two years? A) Shifting cultivation depletes nutrients from the soil faster than other methods. B) Tropical soils are nutrient poor. C) Pressure from the government keeps tribes moving. D) Since they don't own the land tribes must keep shifting location E) All of the above.

Tropical soils are nutrient poor

The country that produces the most maize in the world is A) Canada. B) United States. C) Ukraine. D) Brazil. E) Argentina.

United States

Dairy operations locate on the suburban fringe of metropolitan areas because A) access to market is greater. B) it is outside the milkshed. C) city residents don't like to live near farming operations. D) it is a break-of-bulk point. E) none of the above.

access to market is greater

The trend whereby large corporations buy and control many different steps in a food-processing industry is commonly referred to as A) agribusiness. B) commercial agriculture. C) biotechnical revolution. D) industrial agriculture. E) all of the above.

agribusiness

23. What was the advantage of domesticating animals? A) Animals provided meat. B) Animals provided milk. C) Animals provided furs and skins. D) Animals were beasts of burden. E) All of the above.

all of the above

According to Carl Sauer what best characterized the invention of plant domestication? A) The process was gradual. B) A number of independent hearths were established. C) Hearths developed in areas with high biodiversity. D) All of the above. E) None of the above.

all of the above

Agriculture is affected by all of the following except A) cultural taboos. B) distance to the market. C) political policies. D) level of economic development. E) all of the above.

all of the above

All of the following are areas in the United States most susceptible to losing prime agricultural land except A) California's Central Valley. B) the Chicago-Milwaukee-Madison triangle. C) coastal California. D) South Florida. E) all of the above.

all of the above

Another name for truck farming is A) specialty farming. B) market gardening. C) commercial gardening and fruit farming. D) intensive commercial agriculture. E) all of the above.

all of the above

Even though post World War II population growth rates hit record numbers what factor(s) prevented Malthus's predictions from becoming a reality in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)? A) The Green Revolution doubled and tripled crop yields in many developing countries. B) Massive relief on the part of the United States prevented worldwide famine. C) Technological advancements increased yields throughout the world. D) High yield varieties (HYVs) increased yields in many parts of the world. E) All of the above.

all of the above

Globalization has impacted and changed agricultural practices with respect to plantation agriculture by A) increased concentration of ownership from MDC companies. B) increased use of machinery. C) displacing more workers. D) increasing migration rates from rural to urban areas. E) all of the above.

all of the above

Horticulture could potentially include A) Mediterranean agriculture. B) market gardening. C) truck farming. D) all of the above. E) none of the above.

all of the above

How has containerization changed the geography of linkages between production areas and location of consumers? A) Due to economies of scale production areas have shifted to many Least Developed Countries (LDCs). B) The Suez and Panama canals are less important because of containerization. C) Containerization has made long distance trade more efficient. D) Containerization has made long distance trade more profitable. E) All of the above.

all of the above

How have globalization and improved transportation links changed the geography of production areas for products such as apples. grapes. and fresh cut flowers? A) Farmers will seek out areas with the lowest production costs. B) North American farmers no longer have a competitive advantage all year. C) Production areas have become more competitive in Least Developed Countries (LDCs). D) Southern hemisphere producers have increased production of these items. E) All of the above.

all of the above

Many countries in Europe and Africa are reluctant to import Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) produced foods from the United States because A) they could severely alter local agricultural economies. B) they could possibly crossbreed with domestic varieties. C) they would cause economic dependence on US corporations. D) they are considered less nutritious. E) all of the above.

all of the above

Market gardening dominates in A) New Jersey and Delaware. B) parts of Florida. C) the west coast of Michigan. D) the Central Valley of California. E) all of the above.

all of the above

Market gardening farms are located close to large urban areas because A) expensive land costs force farmers to grow crops with a higher profit margin. B) of the highly perishable nature of their crops. C) transport costs are high due to special handling requirements. D) farmers need large amounts of capital for specialized machinery. E) all of the above.

all of the above

Mediterranean agricultural products are grown in A) Chile. B) the Central Valley of California. C) southern Spain. D) North Africa. E) all of the above.

all of the above

Mediterranean agriculture products include A) grapes. B) olives. C) dates. D) lemons. E) all of the above.

all of the above

Most plantation operations are found in A) Latin America. B) Sub-Saharan Africa. C) Southeast Asia. D) South Asia. E) all of the above.

all of the above

Pastoral nomadism is a threatened way of life because A) of competition for resources. B) the nomads often cross international borders. C) it is not an economically viable livelihood. D) increased population pressures. E) all of the above.

all of the above

Strategies used to increase the supply of food for a country could include A) putting more land into production. B) increasing the yield of land under cultivation. C) identifying new food sources. D) increasing food imports. E) all of the above.

all of the above

The farm crisis in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s resulted in A) many family farms going bankrupt. B) corporate farms playing a larger role in rural America. C) increased size of the average farm. D) making it more difficult for an individual to become a farmer. E) all of the above.

all of the above

The goal(s) of sustainable agriculture is to A) reduce pesticide and fertilizer usage. B) help preserve the social fabric of rural communities. C) preserve the long-term productivity of the land. D) return to a better system of integrating crops and livestock. E) all of the above.

all of the above

The major difference between subsistence and commercial agriculture is A) where the product is consumed. B) that commercial agriculture is primarily focused on profit. C) that land ownership in subsistence agricultural communities is often communal. D) that in subsistence agriculture the motivation is to feed one's family. E) all of the above.

all of the above

Which of the following are negative consequences of the Green Revolution in India? A) It increased environmental damage due to the increased use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. B) It increased interregional migration. C) It increased the gap between wealthy and poor farmers. D) All of the above. E) A and B only.

all of the above

von Thunen's agricultural land use model assumes A) there is a flat isotopic plane. B) there are uniform soils across the landscape. C) there are no physical features present such as rivers or mountains. D) all goods use the same form of transportation. E) all of the above.

all of the above

The invention in the late 1800s that changed the geography of cattle ranching was A) the harvester. B) barbed wire. C) the steel tipped plow. D) the John Deere tractor. E) none of the above.

barbed wire

Grain produced in the United States is used for all of the following except it is A) purchased by food processing companies for baked products. B) sent around the world as foreign aid. C) stored in grain elevators for and sold in the market when prices increase. D) consumed predominately by local communities throughout the Midwest. E) sent to sub-Saharan Africa for famine relief.

consumed predominately by local communitites throughout the Midwest

All of the following are environmental impacts of commercial farming except A) over harvesting of ocean fisheries. B) contribution to the urban heat island effect. C) deforestation. D) erosion of top-soil. E) chemical contamination of drinking water.

contribution to the urban heat island effect.

According to the von Thunen model the first ring is used for A) dairy. B) forestry. C) mixed crop and livestock. D) crop rotation. E) grain farming.

dairy

Many farmers in New England turned to specialty farming such as growing mushrooms. asparagus. herbs. and nursery plants because A) the climate is better for these types of operations. B) depopulation of rural New England has reduced the customer base. C) the "eat locally" movement has generated more demand for these products. D) dairy farming has become less profitable due to lower milk prices per unit and increasing operating costs. E) the increased use of refrigerated trucks has expanded the market area.

dairy farming has become less profitable due to lower milk prices per unit and increasing operating costs.

Livestock ranching and pastoral nomadism both A) exist in environments too harsh for crop production. B) suffer from low wages. C) rely on the same animals for their livelihood. D) flourish in central Asia. E) suffer from undue government regulations.

exist in environments too harsh for crop production.

This type of business practice significantly reduces the commodity chain for an agricultural product such as coffee or tea. A) Fair trade movement. B) Sustainable agriculture. C) Organic farming. D) Integrated management. E) Wholesale shopping.

fair trade movement

What is the best reason why market gardening farms grow highly perishable fruits and vegetables? A) Favorable climate. B) High soil fertility. C) Farms are located close to urban centers. D) Transportation costs are low. E) Government subsidies make it possible.

farms are located close to urban centers

Most cereal grains produced in the United States are A) exported to developing countries. B) given away as foreign aid. C) turned into processed foods such as breakfast cereals and breads. D) sold to food processing industries. E) fed to livestock.

fed to livestock

In Mediterranean agriculture farmers derive most of their income from A) sheep and goats. B) dairy products for various types of cheeses. C) wheat grown for bread and pasta production. D) fruits and vegetables. E) tomatoes.

fruits and vegetables

Humans survived prior to the invention of agriculture by engaging in A) shifting cultivation. B) hunting and gathering. C) pastoral nomadism. D) hunting big game animals. E) slash and burn cultivation techniques.

hunting and gathering

Due to increased interregional migration an increasing percent of vegetables in China are being produced A) in urban plots. B) in rural villages. C) on collective farms in the countryside. D) on commercial operations in the south. E) on the suburban fringe of major metropolitan areas.

in urban plots

All of the following are ways for a country or region to increase the food supply except A) increase the amount of land in production. B) increase farm subsidies. C) increase agricultural productivity. D) identify new sources of food. E) import more food.

increase farm subsidies

Boserup theorized that when population increased in a subsistence agriculturally based community the level of technology and labor efforts must A) increase to meet the demands of increased population pressures. B) increase by purchasing new machinery from MDCs. C) increase by sending students to technical schools. D) decrease due to the high cost of machinery. E) decrease because more children need to finish their education.

increase to meet the demands of increased population pressures.

Globalization impacts dairy farming in all of the following ways except A) increased the use of feedlots. B) increased the percentage of ownership in fewer hands. C) increased the use of mechanization in dairy operations. D) increased the size of farms. E) increased the number of dairy cattle in the United States and the U.K.

increased the number of dairy cattle in the United States and the U.K

The most practiced economic activity in the world is A) commercial agriculture. B) manufacturing. C) providing a service. D) extensive subsistence agriculture. E) intensive subsistence agriculture

intensive subsistence agriculture

The process by which people engaged in shifting cultivation plant crops of varying heights in order to protect lower crops is called A) ridge tillage. B) swidden agriculture. C) intertillage. D) shifting cultivation. E) subsistence agriculture.

intertillage

Technology essential for intensive subsistence agriculture is A) irrigation. B) precision agriculture techniques. C) biotechnology. D) advancements in pesticide research. E) all of the above.

irrigation

Legal crops such as coffee. tea. and tobacco grown on plantations in the tropics for export to More Developed Countries (MDCs) are commonly referred to as A) luxury crops. B) perishable crops. C) specialty crops. D) export crops. E) none of the above.

luxury crops

The primary purpose of commercial agriculture is to A) make a profit. B) produce a superior product. C) produce a product in a sustainable manner. D) provide jobs for a large percentage of the population. E) sustain the rural way of life.

make a profit

Growing or raising a single specialty crop on large tracts of land is called A) commercial agriculture. B) extensive commercial agriculture. C) industrial agriculture. D) monoculture. E) agribusiness.

monoculture

Pastoral nomads and livestock ranchers both A) suffer from low profit margins. B) have difficulty hiring seasonal workers. C) require extensive knowledge of irrigation systems. D) are in competition with alternative land uses. E) operate most efficiently in similar climates.

operate most efficiently in similar climates

____________has increased its production by 20% per year for the last twenty years. A) Sustainable agriculture. B) Viticulture. C) Organic agriculture. D) Chicken production. E) None of the above.

organic agriculture

Pastoral nomads potentially contribute to desertification by A) overgrazing. B) using poor cultivation techniques. C) moving animals frequently. D) all of the above. E) A and B only.

overgrazing

All of the following are examples of intensive commercial agriculture except A) dairy. B) truck farming. C) mixed crop and livestock. D) horticulture. E) paddy rice farming.

paddy rice farming

The agricultural practice most commonly associated with intensive subsistence agriculture is A) paddy rice farming. B) swidden agriculture. C) plantation agriculture. D) market gardening. E) none of the above.

paddy rice farming

All of the following are forms of farm subsidies except A) establishing a minimum price for their product regardless of market conditions. B) importing barriers on foreign agricultural products. C) paying farmers to grow specialty crops. D) paying farmers not to produce more than a certain amount for their product. E) giving farmers tax incentives for various conservation measures.

paying farmers to grow specialty crops.

Commercial agriculture practiced in the tropics and subtropics is called A) intensive subsistence agriculture. B) paddy rice farming. C) plantation agriculture. D) double cropping. E) none of the above.

plantation agriculture

Boserup's basic thesis with respect to population growth in cultures that practiced subsistence agriculture was that A) population increase would decimate local resources. B) population increase would be accompanied by an increase in how intensely land would be used. C) population increase would become unsustainable. D) population increase would lead to out-migration. E) population increase would lead to competition for limited resources.

population increase would be accompanied by an increase in how intensely land would be used.

Agriculture is associated with the A) secondary sector of the economy. B) quaternary sector of the economy. C) tertiary sector of the economy. D) primary sector of the economy. E) service sector of the economy

primary sector of the economy

All of the following are characteristics of shifting cultivation except A) people usually live in small villages. B) farmers clear land using a slash (vegetation) and burn (debris) technique. C) crops are grown on land until the nutrients in the soil are depleted. D) primogentric land ownership dominates shifting cultivation societies. E) farmers usually return to the same area approximately twenty years later.

primogentric land ownership dominates shifting cultivation societies.

This type of farming practice helps preserve soil conservation by planting crops on the tops of hills. A) Intertillage. B) Ridge tillage. C) Crop rotation. D) Cover crop planting. E) None of the above.

ridge tillage

Extensive subsistence agriculture predominates in A) tropical rain forests. B) sub-tropical areas. C) semi-arid deserts. D) deserts. E) all of the above.

semi-arid deserts

Which combination of animals was domesticated in Southwest Asia? A) Water buffalo. pig. and chicken. B) Llama and alpaca. C) Cattle. camel. and goat. D) Sheep and goat. E) Yak and horse.

sheep and goat

Using von Thunen's model as a basis for analysis assume New York City is the single market for the United States market gardening would be located in A) the upper Midwest. B) California. C) Pacific Northwest. D) New England. E) southeastern states.

southeastern states

Using von Thunen's model as a basis for analysis assume London. England. and Paris. France. is the single market for Europe. Dairy agriculture would be located in A) southern England. B) Scandinavia. C) southern Spain. D) the steppes of Russia. E) Hungary.

southern England

Growing only enough food to feed your family is an example of A) vegetative planting. B) market gardening. C) extensive commercial agriculture. D) subsistence agriculture. E) none of the above.

subsistence agriculture

The modern definition of agriculture includes A) animal husbandry and shifting cultivation. B) vegetative and seed planting. C) multiple hearths of origin. D) the deliberate domestication of plants and animals E) none of the above

the deliberate domestication of plants and animals

What is the best reason for why many dairy farmers in Wisconsin choose to produce butter and cheese rather than fresh milk? A) Most dairy farmers are located too far from Milwaukee and Chicago. B) The profit margin is higher on cheese. C) The entire country is their market area for these products. D) Wisconsin's peripheral location within the United States is ideal. E) All of the above.

the entire country is their market area for these products

The biotechnical agricultural revolution is best characterized by A) the integration of crop rotation systems with technology. B) the use of remote sensing in determining irrigation levels. C) the incorporation of genetically modified crops. D) the use of integrated pest management. E) the development of more palatable grains.

the incorporation of genetically modified crops.

The linear agricultural land use pattern commonly found in Quebec and Louisiana is A) the long lot system. B) the range and township land survey system. C) the metes and bounds land ownership method. D) a result of the Enclosure Movement. E) none of the above.

the long lot system

Using von Thunen's model as a basis for analysis assume New York City is the single market for the United States mixed crop and livestock agriculture would be located in A) New England. B) the Midwest. C) the Pacific Northwest. D) southeastern states. E) Great Plains.

the midwest

Using von Thunen's model as a basis for analysis assume London. England. and Paris. France. is the single market for Europe. Extensive grain farming would take place in A) southern England. B) Mediterranean France. C) Italy. D) the steppes of Russia. E) the Benelux countries.

the steppes of Russia

All of the following are true regarding contemporary hunting and gathering societies except A) their way of life is preserved by many governments. B) they tend to be isolated from modern societies. C) they provide insight into prehistoric cultures. D) they exist in the Arctic, the interior of Africa, Australia, and South America. E) their numbers are rapidly declining.

their way of life is preserved by many governments

When comparing the Koppen Climate Regions Map with the Whittlessey Agricultural Regions Map one can conclude that A) there is a direct relationship between the patterns on both maps. B) many agricultural regions exist outside their respective climate zones. C) climate is not a limiting factor on the distribution of agriculture. D) agricultural regions have changed a great deal in the 20th century. E) Whittlessey's map is outdated.

there is a direct relationship between the patterns on both maps

All of the following are aspects of commercial agriculture except A) a heavy reliance on machinery. B) the product is consumed off the farm. C) there is little relationship to other businesses. D) a small percentage of the workforce is engaged directly in agriculture. E) the average size of farms is hundreds of acres.

there is little relationship to other businesses.

Dairy farmers specialize in other products rather than fresh milk because A) of the low profit margin of milk. B) they are located outside the milkshed. C) of the high cost of feed. D) of the high cost of land. E) none of the above.

they are located outside the milkshed

All of the following are characteristics of pastoral nomads except A) they consume mostly grains rather than meat. B) they trade meat and skins for grains. C) they stay in one place when rainfall is plentiful. D) they only consume animal products and animal by-products. E) they primarily depend on animals for their survival.

they only consume animal products and animal by-products

The single most important factor contributing to rural land use patterns for most of the Great Plains in the United States is a result of the A) township and range land survey system. B) metes and bounds land property division method. C) physical geography of the region. D) extensive river systems. E) capitalist economic system.

township and range land survery system

The land division system most responsible for dispersed rural settlements in many parts of the United States is the A) long lot system. B) township and range system. C) metes and bounds system. D) enclosure movement. E) none of the above.

township and range system

Herders who seasonally move their animals between mountain pastures and lowland valleys practice A) transhumance. B) seasonal variation. C) swidden agriculture. D) livestock ranching. E) extensive subsistence agriculture.

transhumance

The most widely produced grains in the world are A) wheat. rice. and maize. B) wheat. rice. and oats. C) rice. maize. and oats. D) rice. maize. and millet. E) rice. wheat. and barley.

wheat. rice. and maize