Industrial Agriculture Concepts and Issues

The video discusses industrial agriculture, its prevalence in developed countries, and its reliance on science, economics, and politics. It highlights the role of government and lobbyists, technological advancements, and genetic modification. The video also addresses the economic benefits and societal costs, such as obesity and environmental impacts, urging consideration of potential solutions.

What is the primary goal of industrial agriculture in developed countries?

• To produce food at a higher cost

• To produce large quantities of food cheaply

• To reduce the variety of food available

• To focus on organic farming methods

Which of the following is NOT a contributing field to industrial agriculture?

• Science and Technology

• Economics

• Politics

• Art and Design

How do food lobbyists influence government decisions in industrial agriculture?

• By reducing food prices

• By promoting organic farming

• By increasing food variety

• By influencing regulations through lobbying

What is one of the main innovations in science and technology that has impacted industrial agriculture?

• Organic farming

• Genetic modification

• Traditional crop rotation

• Manual labor

How does genetic modification affect biodiversity?

• It only affects animal species

• It has no effect on biodiversity

• It decreases biodiversity

• It increases biodiversity

What economic concept allows for cheaper production in industrial agriculture?

• Barter system

• Economies of scale

• Supply and demand

• Monopoly

Which of the following is a result of aggressive marketing in industrial agriculture?

• Decrease in food variety

• Increase in portion sizes

• Reduction in food prices

• Improved food quality

What is a major health issue linked to industrial agriculture?

• Obesity

• Dehydration

• Malnutrition

• Vitamin deficiency

What environmental issue is caused by methane byproducts from confined animal feeding operations?

• Air pollution

• Ozone layer damage

• Water scarcity

• Deforestation

What is a potential downside of using pesticides and fertilizers in industrial agriculture?

• Improved soil quality

• Increased crop yield

• Pollution of groundwater

• Enhanced biodiversity