Farming: Sustainability

Who provides the resources needed to feed 2 billion additional people?

• Scientists

• Farmers and natural resources from the Earth

• Politicians

• Artists

To accomplish the goal of increased food production by 2050, will there be increased or decreased pressure on Earth's natural resources?

• Increased

• Decreased

Fill in the blank: The Venn diagram illustrates the interconnection between Economy, Society, and _______.

• Technology

• Environment

• Politics

• Culture

Which model follows a cyclical process?

• Industrial model

• Biological model

In which model is the farm considered as a factory?

• A) Industrial model

• B) Biological model

Which model considers the farm as an ecosystem?

• Industrial model

• Biological model

Which of the following is NOT a component of sustainable agriculture?

• Soil

• Water

• Animals

• Plastic

Which of the following is a factor affecting farming?

• Technology

• Land

• Urbanization

• Transportation

Which factor involves the economic principles that affect the availability and price of farm products?

• A) Supply and demand

• B) Climate

• C) Soil

• D) Pests

The Sustainability Barrel is used to illustrate the concept of ______.

• resource abundance

• resource limitations

• economic growth

• technological advancement