Agricultural Practices and Global Issues

Mr. Lee's video covers agricultural practices and their climates, intensive and extensive farming, globalization's impact on agriculture, and the role of technology in increasing yields. It discusses commodity chains, political factors like neocolonialism and fair trade, and environmental impacts such as desertification. Social issues like hunger, urban farming, and gender roles in agriculture are also addressed. The video concludes with resources for further study.

Which climate zone is characterized by the highest levels of humidity and is typically found along the equator?

• Cold

• Humid Equatorial

• Dry

• Temperate

What type of farming involves using part of the crop yield to feed livestock?

• Market gardening

• Mixed crop and livestock

• Plantation agriculture

• Shifting cultivation

Which extensive farming method involves burning an area, cultivating it, and then repeating the process?

• Market gardening

• Slash and burn agriculture

• Pastoral nomadism

• Ranching

What was a significant result of the 2nd agricultural and Green Revolution?

• Globalization of agricultural goods

• Reduction in agricultural technology

• Decline in economies of scale

• Decrease in global population

Which country is known for specializing in rice exports?

• United States

• Ecuador

• Russia

• Thailand

What is the term for the series of steps connecting producers to consumers in the global market?

• Distribution network

• Commodity chain

• Supply chain

• Trade route

What does neocolonialism represent in the context of food distribution?

• Equal trade agreements

• False sense of political freedom

• Isolation from global markets

• Complete political domination

Which environmental effect is caused by improper irrigation practices?

• Increased CO2 emissions

• Deforestation

• Soil salinization

• Desertification

What is a positive aspect of urban farming?

• Decreased community support

• Higher CO2 emissions

• Access to fresh foods in metropolitan areas

• Increased suburban sprawl

What percentage of the labor force in agriculture is made up of women in regions with a lot of subsistence farming?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%