AP Geo Agriculture book quiz

Which area of the world would most likely lead the others in the production of wheat? a) Central Brazil b) Interior Australia c) Ukraine or Eastern Europe d) Southeast Asia e) Central Africa

c) Ukraine or Eastern Europe

Which crop started the Third Agricultural Revolution? a) corn b) wheat c) rice d) sorghum e) manioc

c) rice

Which of the following requires a lot of labor, focuses on a small plot of land, or both? a) extensive agriculture b) pastoralism c) hunting and gathering d) nomadic herding e) intensive agriculture

Intensive Agriculture

In what zone of von Thunen's model would the fruit production method of farming best fit? a) market gardening b) dairy c) livestock fattening d) commercial gain e) livestock ranching

a) market gardening

Which area of the world was the first to domesticate cattle, sheep, and goats? a) Central America b) Northeastern Africa c) Northern China d) Northeastern India e) Northwestern South America

b) Northeastern Africa

All of the followings can contribute to desertification except... a) overgrazing b) slash and burn agriculture c) deforestation d) soil salinization e) extensive pastoralism

b) slash and burn agriculture

Which of the following was introduced to the Old World as part of the Columbian exchange? a) wheat b) apple c) horses d) peanuts e) goats

d) horses

What type of survey pattern of farming would be found in the Louisiana or Mississippi Delta region of the United States? a) Township and range b) Dispersed village c) Metes and bounds d) Nucleated format e) Long lots

e) Long lots

Which of the following is NOT a form of commercial farming? a) grain farming b) fruit farming c) Mediterranean agriculture d) livestock ranching e) slash-and-burn farming

e) slash-and-burn farming