Agricultural Revolutions and Practices

The video explores the history and development of agriculture, highlighting three major agricultural revolutions. It discusses the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to settled agricultural communities, the domestication of animals, and the impact of mechanization and biotechnology. The video compares subsistence and commercial agriculture, examining their purposes, labor force distribution, and the role of machinery. It also delves into the concept of agribusiness and its economic significance, emphasizing the interconnectedness of farming with other industries.

What was a key feature of the first Agricultural Revolution?

• Mass consumption of chemicals

• Transition from hunter-gatherer to settled agriculture

• Use of early tractors

• Introduction of biotechnology

During which centuries did the second Agricultural Revolution occur?

• 16th and 17th centuries

• 12th and 13th centuries

• 17th and 18th centuries

• 19th and 20th centuries

Which of the following was a significant development during the Green Revolution?

• Formation of hunter-gatherer societies

• Introduction of triangular trade

• Use of biotechnology and intensive mechanization

• Domestication of animals

Where did agriculture first begin around 10,000 years ago?

• North America

• Latin America

• Southwest Asia

• East Asia

What was a major crop introduced to Europe and Asia during the triangular trade?

• Wheat

• Oats

• Maize

• Barley

What is the primary goal of subsistence agriculture?

• To grow food for personal or village use

• To export crops internationally

• To specialize in one or two crops

• To sell produce in supermarkets

Which type of agriculture is more common in less developed countries (LDCs)?

• Organic agriculture

• Commercial agriculture

• Industrial agriculture

• Subsistence agriculture

What is a significant factor that distinguishes commercial agriculture from subsistence agriculture?

• Small farm size

• Use of advanced machinery

• Focus on local consumption

• Use of manual labor

What term describes the integration of farming into the business sector?

• Commercial farming

• Industrial agriculture

• Subsistence farming

• Agribusiness

What percentage of the American labor force is involved in agribusiness?

• 50%

• 2%

• 10%

• 20%