APHG 5.1 Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main agricultural revolutions?

• The First Agricultural Revolution
• The Second Agricultural Revolution
• The Green Revolution
• The Industrial Revolution
• All of the above are main agricultural revolutions

When did the First Agricultural Revolution take place?

• Approximately 10,000 years ago
• Approximately 5,000 years ago
• Approximately 1,000 years ago
• Approximately 500 years ago
• Approximately 100 years ago

Which of the following is a characteristic of the First Agricultural Revolution?

• The use of irrigation systems
• The development of plows and other agricultural tools
• The domestication of plants and animals
• The creation of monoculture farming
• All of the above are characteristics of the First Agricultural Revolution

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributed to the Second Agricultural Revolution?

• The development of steam-powered machinery
• The use of chemical fertilizers
• The expansion of global trade
• The invention of the plow
• All of the above contributed to the Second Agricultural Revolution

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Green Revolution?

• The development of genetically modified crops
• The use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
• The introduction of high-yield crop varieties
• The focus on sustainable and organic farming practices
• None of the above are characteristics of the Green Revolution

Which of the following is NOT an example of subsistence agriculture?

• Slash-and-burn agriculture
• Shifting cultivation
• Nomadic herding
• Commercial farming
• Intensive subsistence farming

Which of the following is a characteristic of commercial farming?

• The use of small-scale, family-run farms
• The focus on producing crops for local consumption
• The use of large-scale machinery and technology
• The use of traditional agricultural techniques
• The focus on sustainable and organic farming practices

Which of the following is a benefit of industrial agriculture?

• The production of large quantities of food at a low cost
• The use of sustainable and organic farming practices
• The preservation of local ecosystems and biodiversity
• The promotion of local, small-scale farming practices
• All of the above are benefits of industrial agriculture

Which of the following is a drawback of industrial agriculture?

• The reliance on fossil fuels and nonrenewable resources
• The promotion of local, small-scale farming practices
• The use of sustainable and organic farming practices
• The preservation of local ecosystems and biodiversity
• None of the above are drawbacks of industrial agriculture

Which of the following is NOT an example of a sustainable farming practice?

• Crop rotation
• Intercropping
• Irrigation
• Composting
• None of the above, they are all sustainable farming practices