24 Questions
What does subsistent agriculture include?
both growing the crops and raising the animals
What does 'husbandry' mean in agriculture?
the breeding and caring for farm animals
What does G.N.P. measure?
the value of goods, services, and agricultural production
What is an example of agroprocessing?
producing jams from fruits
What is trade liberalization?
encouraging fair trade in goods and services
What is the term for the movement of goods and services from one country to another?
export
What are the two main greenhouse gases?
carbon dioxide and methane
What is not a cause of environmental degradation?
overeating
What is the main export of Antigua?
Root crops and sugarcane
Why are mountainous areas in the Caribbean difficult to farm?
The terrain is too steep to use tractors
What does G.D.P stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
What is another name for land tenure?
Land ownership
What are the two types of climatic seasons?
Wet and dry season
What is the garden hoe used for?
II
What is the tool used to plough the soil?
III
What are the main Greenhouse gases?
Carbon dioxide and methane
What is paying for land an example of?
Owning land
What does H.A.C.C.P stand for?
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
Which of the following is NOT a global issue confronted in agriculture?
Climate Change
One way of earning foreign currency is by?
Exporting pineapple to America
Which of the following is a local and regional challenge confronted in agriculture?
Lack of Infrastructure
What does food security mean?
Being self-sufficient in food
What is one of the main purposes of machinery in agriculture?
All of the above
What is the natural disaster that may have the largest impact on agriculture in the Caribbean?
Hurricane
Study Notes
Agriculture Terminology
- Subsistent agriculture includes growing crops and raising animals.
- Husbandry refers to the breeding and caring for farm animals.
- Agroprocessing is an example of producing jams from fruits.
- Trade liberalization means fair trade in goods and services is encouraged.
Economy and Trade
- G.N.P stands for Gross Nation Product, which measures the current value of goods and services and is a vital factor to all sectors of the economy.
- Export refers to the movement of goods and services from the host country to a country abroad.
- Tariff is not the correct answer.
Environmental Issues
- The two main greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide and methane.
- Environmental degradation is caused by factors such as forest fires, overfishing, pollution, and lack of land ownership.
- Land tenure refers to the rights to use, control, hold, and enjoy one's land.
- H.A.C.C.P stands for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point.
Agriculture Challenges
- Global issues confronted in agriculture include biodiversity, bioterrorism, gender issues, and environmental degradation.
- Local and regional challenges confronted in agriculture include climate, lack of infrastructure, and natural disasters.
Food Security
- Food security means being self-sufficient in food and having access to sufficient food.
Agriculture Education
- Education about agriculture is offered up to the university level in the Caribbean.
Rural Development
- Rural to urban drift refers to the movement of people from the country to the town.
- The natural disaster that may have the largest impact on agriculture in the Caribbean is a hurricane.
Economic Indicators
- G.D.P stands for Gross Domestic Product.
- Land tenure is also referred to as land ownership.
Farming Tools
- The garden hoe is tool V.
- Tool III is used to plough the soil.
- Tool VII is used to level the garden bed and remove leaves.
- Tool VI is used to carry large amounts of grass, tools, and other farm items.
- Tool IV is used to cut grass and trees.
Farming Challenges
- Mountainous areas in the Caribbean are difficult to farm because the terrain is too steep to use tractors.
This quiz covers various aspects of agriculture, including subsistent farming practices and husbandry. Test your knowledge of farming techniques and terminology.
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