Junior Geography (3E) Part 3: Food problems

The figure shows a farming system. Which examples of X and Y are correct?

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Which of the matches about the types of farming and their characteristics are correct?

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Which of the places are suitable for arable farming?

1 Plains

2 Basins

3 Highlands

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

The table shows the food demand and supply of Country X. Which of the statements about Country X is/are correct?

1 Self-sufficiency rate of food is high.

2 It does not have food shortages.

3 It relies on imported food to meet food demand.

• 2 only

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

Which of the following are consequences of over-cultivation?

1 Decrease in soil moisture

2 Decrease in pest attacks

3 Decrease in land productivity in the long run

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following farming methods help reduce crop failure caused by pests?

1 Using drip irrigation

2 Spraying pesticides on fields

3 Growing pest-resistant GM crops

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

The photograph shows the use of Structure X in farming. Which of the following are advantages of using Structure X in farming?

1 Increases soil fertility

2 Lengthens the growing season

3 Reduces damage caused by snowstorms

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

The figure shows a farming practice. Which of the following is the advantage of the farming practice shown?

• Increases water supply

• Reduces the use of chemical fertilizers

• Increases the area of farmland

• Reduces the amount of farm work

Which of the following are examples of government support to farmers in order to overcome the farming problems in China?

1 Providing subsidies

2 Increasing the price of farm produce

3 Providing training and technical support

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following is/are factor(s) leading to low food supply in the Sahel?

1 Corruption

2 Low farming technology

3 Rapid population growth

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3