Agriculture in Australia
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What is the primary purpose of agriculture?

  • To rear animals for human use
  • To cultivate crops and pastures for humans (correct)
  • To provide a habitat for animals
  • To provide meat and milk for humans

    • Why was Australia's wool industry so successful?

  • Because of its large population of sheep
  • Because of its favorable climate
  • Because of its advanced technology
  • Because of its isolation from the rest of the world (correct)

    • What is the purpose of biosecurity measures in agriculture?

  • To increase the likelihood of disease transmission from pathogens
  • To increase the risk of disease in horticulture, forestry and agriculture
  • To reduce the likelihood of disease transmission from pathogens (correct)
  • To promote the spread of new plant diseases

    • What are some of the products that can be obtained from agriculture?

    <p>Crops, pastures, meat, milk, and fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Australia's wool industry so successful?

    <p>Because of the large number of sheep in Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Australia's agricultural industry so highly sought after around the world?

    <p>Because Australia is relatively free of many infectious diseases that affect animals and plants in other countries, making their agricultural products safer and healthier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why Australian agricultural products are highly sought after around the world?

    <p>They are free of many infectious diseases that affect animals and plants in other countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What industry could potentially be devastated by the introduction of new plant diseases in Australia?

    <p>The horticultural industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measures are in place in Australia to reduce the likelihood of disease transmission from pathogens?

    <p>Stringent biosecurity measures are in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

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