TLE 7 - Career Opportunities in Agriculture

What is agriculture?

• The study of business and trade

• The process of harvesting seafood

• The science, art, or practice of soil cultivation through crop and livestock production

• A form of manufacturing industry

Which of the following is NOT an importance of agriculture?

• Provides entertainment

• Provides food

• Provides employment

• Supplies raw materials

One way agriculture contributes to economic development is by:

• Increasing the number of malls

• Decreasing food supply

• Impacting national income and job creation

• Preventing crop rotation

What is agribusiness?

• A part-time gardening job

• A local market selling vegetables

• The economic sector that includes farming and related commercial activities

• An art exhibit for farmers

Which of the following is included in agribusiness?

• Mining and textile

• Production, processing, and distribution

• Entertainment and retail

• Construction and real estate

Which job type supports workers through management and clerical tasks?

• Engineering jobs

• Administrative jobs

• Labor jobs

• Sales jobs

What do agricultural engineers use to solve problems?

• Language and history

• Music and arts

• Science and math

• Culture and tradition

A job that involves planting and harvesting is a type of:

• Administrative job

• Labor job

• Sales job

• Science job

Who is responsible for selling agricultural materials and products?

• Scientists

• Engineers

• Sales professionals

• Farm workers

What type of job specializes in food production and crop research?

• Science job

• Sales job

• Engineering job

• Labor job