Unit 5 Pre-Assessment

What is highly dependent on the physical environment in agriculture?

• The type of crops grown

• The size of the farm

• The type of machinery used

• The hours farmers work

Which climate allows for the growth of olives and grapes?

• Tropical climate

• Mediterranean climate

• Temperate climate

• Arctic climate

What is the main difference between subsistence agriculture and commercial agriculture?

• Commercial agriculture focuses on local markets

• Subsistence agriculture produces food mainly for the farmer's family

• Subsistence agriculture uses more machinery

• Commercial agriculture uses less land

What is intensive agriculture?

• Farming that maximizes yield from a small area

• Farming that uses a large area of land

• Farming with a focus on livestock

• Farming with minimal effort

Which type of agriculture is characterized by low inputs and investment in labor?

• Intensive agriculture

• Commercial agriculture

• Extensive agriculture

• Subsistence agriculture

What is a key characteristic of shifting cultivation?

• Moving from place to place

• High use of pesticides

• Focus on dairy production

• Permanent use of land

What revolution is associated with the beginning of agriculture?

• Industrial Revolution

• Green Revolution

• Neolithic Revolution

• Scientific Revolution

What is the main focus of the Colombian Exchange in terms of agriculture?

• Exchange of livestock within the same hemisphere

• Exchange of farming techniques

• Exchange of crops between hemispheres

• Exchange of machinery

What is a major effect of intensive agriculture on the environment?

• Decreased use of water

• Soil salinization

• Increased biodiversity

• Lower carbon emissions

What is a societal effect of agricultural innovations?

• Decrease in organic farming

• Reduction in food choices

• Increase in small family farms

• Debates over sustainability