hamming unit 6 test
In what kind of farming is intercropping used?
intensive farming close to the city
Neo-Malthusians are starting to worry about the world having enough food again because which of the following is being consumed in higher levels as people in developing countries get wealthier?
meat
Which is an example of intensive agriculture?
poultry production (chicken farm)
Which of the following terms would NOT apply to tea production?
staple crop
Corn, wheat, and yams are which type of crop?
staple crops
The productivity of the land is high in commercial agriculture because of which of the following?
the farmer gets money to buy machines and better seeds
Which set of crops is matched incorrectly with its agricultural hearth?
Fertile Crescent: taro, mango, and coconut
The Silk Road helped diffuse crops and animals through which of the following places?
From East Asia to Central Asia to the Middle East and finally to Europe
Dairy Cows, Apples, Potatoes and Wheat would grow/exist best in which type of climate?
Humid Continental Climate
According to the bid rent theory, what is true of the land that is closest to city/town?
It is more expensive than land far from the urban area.
In a country with subsistence agriculture, which of the following is true of the workforce?
a high percentage of the workers are farmers
What type of farming is most suitable to the dry, limited arable land situation in the grassland/steppe?
cattle ranching and animal herding
Pastoral Nomadism is an example of which type of farming?
extensive subsistence
What is the goal of subsistence agriculture?
farming for direct family consumption
What does market gardening specialize in?
fruits and vegetables
Which of the following is an example of commercial extensive farming?
grain farming and cattle ranching
Which group of crops is best for a Mediterranean climate?
grapes, olives, and figs
What two reasons influence if a crop needs to be grown close to the city?
if it is fragile and difficult to transport
Where is slash and burn/shifting cultivation most commonly practiced?
in the tropical rainforest areas
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of intensive subsistence rice cultivation in Asia?
involves providing artificial light
Why is plantation agriculture considered intensive agriculture?
it requires large amounts of labor and capital
What is the ultimate reason that the productivity of the land is low in regions where subsistence agriculture is currently being practiced?
lack of money
What is the most important component in the successful diffusion of plants?
that the climate is the same
Which area of the world is NOT known for cattle ranching?
the Ruhr valley of Germany
Which country in the chart has commercial agriculture? (chart w/ us, India, Guatemala, Mozambique)
united states