Agriculture Quiz

When does food insecurity occur?

• When food production decreases

• When there's no access to a regular food source

• When food is abundant

• When government subsidies decrease

What consequences result from food shortages in Food Production - IGCSE Geography?

• Economic growth

• Malnutrition and social unrest

• Stable prices

• Decreased migration

What are causes of food shortages in Food Production - IGCSE Geography?

• Stable climate conditions

• War and natural disasters

• Increased infrastructure

• High demand for food

Where is food production most prevalent?

• MEDCs

• LEDCs

• Both MEDCs and LEDCs

• Neither MEDCs nor LEDCs

What is one solution to food shortages mentioned in the Food Production - IGCSE Geography?

• Increased use of genetically modified crops

• Decreased reliance on irrigation

• Ignoring aid options

• Reduced technology use

Why do most farms operate commercially?

• To feed their families

• To make a profit by selling outputs

• To support the local community

• To meet subsistence needs

How many people suffer chronic hunger despite enough food production in Food Production - IGCSE Geography?

• Under 100 million

• Over 800 million

• Exactly 500 million

• None

What characterizes extensive farming in Food Production - IGCSE Geography?

• High human inputs

• Low total yield

• Both a and b

• Neither a nor b

What do many farms in MEDCs rely on for extra income in Food Production - IGCSE Geography?

• Commercial farming

• Government subsidies

• Diversification

• Intensive farming

What do arable farms primarily produce?

• Livestock

• Crops

• Both livestock and crops

• Neither livestock nor crops