Which of the following analyzes an example of an environmental problem related to agricultural expansion through technology?
(1 point)
Deforestation is having a major effect on the Amazon rainforest.
Bees are becoming more widespread and doing more damage to crops.
Agricultural societies are getting smaller as a result of urbanization.
Technology has reduced job opportunities in agriculture.
Deforestation is having a major effect on the Amazon rainforest.
Which of the following describes some of the earliest technologies that made agriculture possible in the ancient world? (1 point)
the use of farm machinery and combustion engines to allow farmers to use more land
the use of tools and livestock to make farmwork easier
the use of chemicals to make soil more productive and control pests
the use of crop rotation to preserve soil nutrients
the use of tools and livestock to make farmwork easier
Which of the following best describes geographic trends in subsistence agriculture? (1 point)
It is becoming more common in more developed countries. It is becoming more effective as a way of life in Oceania.
It is common in cold regions with less productive land.
It is common in less developed countries on minimally productive land.
It is common in less developed countries on minimally productive land.
What is part of agribusiness other than commercial agriculture?
(1 point)
government agencies that build transport networks subsistence agriculture
agricultural product processing and transport international aid organizations
agricultural product processing and transport
Which of the following best analyzes how something becomes a staple food? (1 point)
It is a food that is acceptable in the religious culture of a region. It is the result of mixing foodways through globalization.
It is widely available in the region and is high in calories.
It is a healthy food with lots of vitamins and nutrients.