APHG 5.C-E Vocabulary Quiz

What is the purpose of commercial agriculture?

• To promote environmental sustainability

• To generate a profit

• To provide food for the community

• To support government programs

What is the main activity involved in a commodity chain?

• Import and export

• Marketing and advertising

• Research and development

• Production, distribution, and consumption

What is the concept of comparative advantage in international trade?

• Countries avoid trade to maintain self-sufficiency

• Countries only trade with neighboring nations

• Countries focus on goods with higher opportunity cost

• Countries specialize in goods with lower opportunity cost

What is the main cause of desertification in semi-arid areas?

• Human actions such as overgrazing

• Natural climate change

• Industrial pollution

• Deforestation

What is the consequence of draining wetlands?

• Increase in agricultural productivity

• Loss of biodiversity and habitat destruction

• Enhanced wildlife conservation

• Improved water quality

What is the primary reason for the Eat Local Movement?

• Lower food prices and convenience

• Better nutrition and sustainability

• Support for multinational corporations

• Access to exotic foods

What are economies of scale in agricultural production?

• Higher prices for consumers

• Cost-saving advantages from increasing production

• Efficiency in resource allocation

• Reduction in government subsidies

What is extensive agriculture known for?

• Using small inputs of labor, fertilizers, and capital

• High-tech farming methods

• Large-scale industrial production

• Specialization in cash crops

What is the main characteristic of collective farms in Soviet Russia and Mao's China?

• Joint operation of farms owned by the government

• Privately owned small-scale farms

• Focus on subsistence farming

• Integration of agriculture and industry

What is the function of wetlands in the ecosystem?

• Act as nature's 'kidneys' by filtering and purifying water

• Serve as recreational areas for tourists

• Support intensive agriculture

• Provide habitat for desert species