Intro. to Agriculture Quiz

What does agribusiness involve?

• Farming without business integration

• Partnerships between farmers and large companies

• Solely small-scale farming

• Farming for local markets only

What is the main goal of commercial agriculture?

• To ensure food security for a family

• To generate profit

• To preserve traditional farming methods

• To support local communities

Which of the following is an example of intensive farming?

• Pastoralism

• Grain farming

• Industrial agriculture

• Subsistence farming

What is one consequence of the rise of commercial farming?

• Decrease in farm size

• Increase in the number of small farmers

• Fewer farmers managing larger areas of land

• More reliance on grocery stores

Which company is mentioned as an example of a commercial farming operation?

• Lays Chips

• McDonald's

• Walmart

• Amazon

Which region is highlighted in the map of Mesoamerica?

• South America

• North America

• Central America

• Europe

Which country is located to the east of the Middle East according to the map?

• India

• Afghanistan

• Greece

• Italy

What crop is linked to East Asia in the map?

• Maize

• Coffee

• Rice

• Lentil

Which region is associated with the origin of coffee?

• Southeast Asia

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• Southwest Asia

• Latin America

According to the map, which crop is not associated with Southwest Asia?

• Barley

• Olive

• Soybean

• Bread Wheat