Geography and Earth Sciences

Which is a form of subsistence agriculture?

Which is a form of subsistence agriculture?

Which is a form of subsistence agriculture?
A) shifting cultivation
B) mixed farming with livestock
C) prairie cereal farming
D) plantation farming

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DarkAvenger

Which of the following is an animal NOT characteristically raised by nomadic herders?

Which of the following is an animal NOT characteristically raised by nomadic herders?

Which of the following is an animal NOT characteristically raised by nomadic herders?
A) cattle
B) pigs
C) horses
D) sheep

flyfamilyguy   125   1 Reply

nambin_2016

Shifting cultivation is being replaced by all of the following EXCEPT

Shifting cultivation is being replaced by all of the following EXCEPT

Shifting cultivation is being replaced by all of the following EXCEPT
A) commercial logging.
B) cattle ranching.
C) industry.
D) cultivation of cash crops.

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kingworld

Of the following crops, which has both the shortest growing season and the ability to grow farther ...

Of the following crops, which has both the shortest growing season and the ability to grow farther ...

Of the following crops, which has both the shortest growing season and the ability to grow farther north than the others?
A) maize
B) wheat
C) rice
D) barley

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nambin_2016

Which of the following is not a typical practice in growing rice in Asia?

Which of the following is not a typical practice in growing rice in Asia?

Which of the following is not a typical practice in growing rice in Asia?
A) harvesting with a plow drawn by oxen
B) flooding the plowed land with rain water
C) flattening the land
D) transplanting seedlings grown in a nursery

bennac40   70   1 Reply

kingworld

The number of domesticated livestock in 2011 was over ________, more than ________ times the human ...

The number of domesticated livestock in 2011 was over ________, more than ________ times the human ...

The number of domesticated livestock in 2011 was over ________, more than ________ times the human population.
A) 27 billion; 3
B) 15 billion; 2
C) 10 billion; 1.5
D) 3 billion; 0.5

puty   53   1 Reply

nambin_2016

Of all the domesticated animals, the ________ is the most efficient transformer of grain into edible ...

Of all the domesticated animals, the ________ is the most efficient transformer of grain into edible ...

Of all the domesticated animals, the ________ is the most efficient transformer of grain into edible meat.
A) pig
B) cow
C) sheep
D) turkey
E) chicken

puty   191   1 Reply

kingworld

In general, the farther a dairy farm is from a large urban area, the lower the percentage of output ...

In general, the farther a dairy farm is from a large urban area, the lower the percentage of output ...

In general, the farther a dairy farm is from a large urban area, the lower the percentage of output devoted to fresh milk. This occurs primarily because
A) land costs are lower farther from the urban area.
B) milk is more perishable than bu

bennac40   44   1 Reply

nambin_2016

Traditional fishing is most likely to occur in

Traditional fishing is most likely to occur in

Traditional fishing is most likely to occur in
A) Oceania.
B) South America.
C) North America.
D) Europe.

bennac40   71   1 Reply

DarkAvenger

Almost one-fourth of the global fish catch now goes into meal and oil, mostly to ________ in wealthy ...

Almost one-fourth of the global fish catch now goes into meal and oil, mostly to ________ in wealthy ...

Almost one-fourth of the global fish catch now goes into meal and oil, mostly to ________ in wealthy countries.
A) feed people
B) feed livestock and pets
C) feed school children
D) provide vitamin supplements

flyfamilyguy   51   1 Reply

nambin_2016

About 90% of the world's marine fish harvest takes place within:

About 90% of the world's marine fish harvest takes place within:

About 90% of the world's marine fish harvest takes place within
A) the international fishing waters.
B) twelve miles of shore.
C) coastal countries.
D) the exclusive economic zone.

flyfamilyguy   255   1 Reply

DarkAvenger

Which of the following is not a cause for hunger?

Which of the following is not a cause for hunger?

Which of the following is not a cause for hunger?
A) calorie deficiency
B) protein deficiency
C) nutrient surplus
D) vitamin deficiency

puty   46   1 Reply

kingworld

The world today produces ________ pounds of food per person per day.

The world today produces ________ pounds of food per person per day.

The world today produces ________ pounds of food per person per day.
A) 1.2
B) 2.7
C) 4.3
D) 5.6

puty   55   1 Reply

nambin_2016

Food supply problems are often a result of problems with:

Food supply problems are often a result of problems with:

Food supply problems are often a result of problems with
A) economics or politics.
B) geography.
C) technology.
D) climate.

bennac40   69   1 Reply

kingworld

The redistribution of large land holdings such as plantations to poor would-be farmers is known as ...

The redistribution of large land holdings such as plantations to poor would-be farmers is known as ...

The redistribution of large land holdings such as plantations to poor would-be farmers is known as
A) land redistribution.
B) land reform.
C) land rededication.
D) land segmentation.

flyfamilyguy   60   1 Reply

nambin_2016

Sustainable agriculture is food production that can be continued indefinitely and that:

Sustainable agriculture is food production that can be continued indefinitely and that:

Sustainable agriculture is food production that can be continued indefinitely and that
A) limits or even reverses environmental degradation.
B) increases food production profits.
C) creates demand for cash crops.
D) supports subs

puty   159   1 Reply

DarkAvenger

Most of Earth's land area is currently being used for agriculture. (True or false?)

Most of Earth's land area is currently being used for agriculture. (True or false?)

Most of Earth's land area is currently being used for agriculture.
Is this statement true or is it false?

flyfamilyguy   39   1 Reply

DarkAvenger

Scientists have not yet succeeded in cloning animals. (True or false?)

Scientists have not yet succeeded in cloning animals. (True or false?)

Scientists have not yet succeeded in cloning animals.
Is this statement true or is it false?

flyfamilyguy   37   1 Reply

nambin_2016

The Green Revolution increased agricultural output in the 1960s, but little progress in increasing ...

The Green Revolution increased agricultural output in the 1960s, but little progress in increasing ...

The Green Revolution increased agricultural output in the 1960s, but little progress in increasing agricultural productivity has been made since then.
Is this statement true or is it false?

bennac40   66   1 Reply

nambin_2016

Biotechnology can replace chemical pesticides and fertilizers in some instances. (True or false?)

Biotechnology can replace chemical pesticides and fertilizers in some instances. (True or false?)

Biotechnology can replace chemical pesticides and fertilizers in some instances.
Is this statement true or is it false?

puty   88   1 Reply

kingworld

The United States was the first country to ratify the 1992 Biodiversity Convention. (True or false?)

The United States was the first country to ratify the 1992 Biodiversity Convention. (True or false?)

The United States was the first country to ratify the 1992 Biodiversity Convention.
Is this statement true or is it false?

bennac40   44   1 Reply

DarkAvenger

Subsistence agriculture produces food for the people who raise it. (True or false?)

Subsistence agriculture produces food for the people who raise it. (True or false?)

Subsistence agriculture produces food for the people who raise it.
Is this statement true or is it false?

puty   120   1 Reply

kingworld

Shifting cultivation can support low levels of population without causing environmental damage.Is ...

Shifting cultivation can support low levels of population without causing environmental damage.Is ...

Shifting cultivation can support low levels of population without causing environmental damage.
Is this statement true or is it false?

flyfamilyguy   59   1 Reply

DarkAvenger

Crops grown in the mixed crop and livestock region are used primarily to feed animals.Is this ...

Crops grown in the mixed crop and livestock region are used primarily to feed animals.Is this ...

Crops grown in the mixed crop and livestock region are used primarily to feed animals.
Is this statement true or is it false?

flyfamilyguy   57   1 Reply

nambin_2016

Ranching is practiced in the dry lands of both developing and relatively developed countries.Is this ...

Ranching is practiced in the dry lands of both developing and relatively developed countries.Is this ...

Ranching is practiced in the dry lands of both developing and relatively developed countries.
Is this statement true or is it false?

bennac40   40   1 Reply

nambin_2016

What people eat, or refuse to eat, has little to do with culture. (True or false?)

What people eat, or refuse to eat, has little to do with culture. (True or false?)

What people eat, or refuse to eat, has little to do with culture.
Is this statement true or is it false?

bennac40   29   1 Reply

kingworld

Domesticated livestock provide protein, hides, wool and other raw materials. (True or false?)

Domesticated livestock provide protein, hides, wool and other raw materials. (True or false?)

Domesticated livestock provide protein, hides, wool and other raw materials.
Is this statement true or is it false?

flyfamilyguy   1065   1 Reply

DarkAvenger

Beef cattle are the domestic animals that are the most efficient transformers of grain into meat.Is ...

Beef cattle are the domestic animals that are the most efficient transformers of grain into meat.Is ...

Beef cattle are the domestic animals that are the most efficient transformers of grain into meat.
Is this statement true or is it false?

bennac40   156   1 Reply

DarkAvenger

The pollution associated with industrial livestock farming is increasing in the United States.Is ...

The pollution associated with industrial livestock farming is increasing in the United States.Is ...

The pollution associated with industrial livestock farming is increasing in the United States.
Is this statement true or is it false?

bennac40   66   1 Reply

nambin_2016

The process of herding or domesticating aquatic animals is known as aquaculture. (True or false?)

The process of herding or domesticating aquatic animals is known as aquaculture. (True or false?)

The process of herding or domesticating aquatic animals is known as aquaculture.
Is this statement true or is it false?

puty   83   1 Reply

DarkAvenger

Fish accounts for one-third of all harvested aquatic life measured by weight, and most of this catch ...

Fish accounts for one-third of all harvested aquatic life measured by weight, and most of this catch ...

Fish accounts for one-third of all harvested aquatic life measured by weight, and most of this catch is freshwater fish.
Is this statement true or is it false?

flyfamilyguy   72   1 Reply

kingworld

Global warming might also alter ocean currents that currently sustain many of the most productive ...

Global warming might also alter ocean currents that currently sustain many of the most productive ...

Global warming might also alter ocean currents that currently sustain many of the most productive fisheries.
Is this statement true or is it false?

bennac40   71   1 Reply

DarkAvenger

In some countries of the world, food supplies are insufficient to provide the entire population with ...

In some countries of the world, food supplies are insufficient to provide the entire population with ...

In some countries of the world, food supplies are insufficient to provide the entire population with a nutritious diet.
Is this statement true or is it false?

flyfamilyguy   48   1 Reply

kingworld

The world production and distribution of food is the result of complex interactions among ...

The world production and distribution of food is the result of complex interactions among ...

The world production and distribution of food is the result of complex interactions among environmental, technological, political, and economic factors.
Is this statement true or is it false?

puty   49   1 Reply

nambin_2016

Systems of land ownership in many countries retard food production. (True or false?)

Systems of land ownership in many countries retard food production. (True or false?)

Systems of land ownership in many countries retard food production.
Is this statement true or is it false?

bennac40   56   1 Reply

kingworld

Although most of the rich countries in the world have called for an end to farm subsidies, the ...

Although most of the rich countries in the world have called for an end to farm subsidies, the ...

Although most of the rich countries in the world have called for an end to farm subsidies, the United States is strongly opposed to such a move.
Is this statement true or is it false?

flyfamilyguy   56   1 Reply

nambin_2016

The overall impact of farm subsidies on a worldwide scale is to increase food surpluses in the rich ...

The overall impact of farm subsidies on a worldwide scale is to increase food surpluses in the rich ...

The overall impact of farm subsidies on a worldwide scale is to increase food surpluses in the rich countries and to discourage food production in the poor countries.
Is this statement true or is it false?

bennac40   30   1 Reply

DarkAvenger

The focused effort to increase food production through the development of new grain technology and ...

The focused effort to increase food production through the development of new grain technology and ...

The focused effort to increase food production through the development of new grain technology and other advances is called the ________.

flyfamilyguy   99   1 Reply

nambin_2016

What are some major plantation crops?

What are some major plantation crops?

What are some major plantation crops?

puty   34   1 Reply

DarkAvenger

Butter and cheese are more valuable than fluid milk. This is explained by the concept of ________.

Butter and cheese are more valuable than fluid milk. This is explained by the concept of ________.

Butter and cheese are more valuable than fluid milk. This is explained by the concept of ________.

puty   55   1 Reply

nambin_2016