CH 5: Agriculture
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What is one of the main contributions of agriculture to South Africa's economy?

  • Providing employment only
  • Contributing to GDP, providing employment, ensuring food security, and generating foreign exchange through exports (correct)
  • Ensuring food security only
  • Generating foreign exchange through exports only

    • Which farming type is characterized by limited resource use and focuses on subsistence or local market-oriented production?

  • Industrial farming
  • Large-scale farming
  • Medium-scale farming
  • Small-scale farming (correct)

    • What are some challenges faced by small-scale farming in South Africa?

  • Access to advanced machinery and international markets
  • Access to capital and markets
  • Access to technology and markets
  • Access to technology and capital (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a major agricultural product in South Africa?

    <p>Rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor influencing food security in South Africa?

    <p>Climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which solution is proposed to address agricultural challenges in South Africa related to market access and infrastructure deficits?

    <p>Improving rural infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do case studies on specific agricultural products provide insights into?

    <p>Factors favoring and hindering production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some strategies proposed to enhance food security in South Africa?

    <p>Improving agricultural practices and implementing social safety nets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is small-scale farming considered vital despite its challenges?

    <p>It plays a crucial role in rural livelihoods and food security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector in the South African economy involves activities directly related to natural resources like agriculture and forestry?

    <p>Primary Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Secondary Sector in the South African economy?

    <p>Manufacturing of finished goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector in the South African economy focuses on knowledge-based activities like information technology and research?

    <p>Quaternary Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the South African economy, which sector includes services like distribution of goods and entertainment?

    <p>Tertiary Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector supplies raw materials for other sectors in the South African economy?

    <p>Primary Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of activities are mainly carried out in the Quaternary Sector of the South African economy?

    <p>Research and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Primary Sector in the South African economy?

    <p>Processing raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the South African economy, which sector involves manufacturing, processing, and construction activities?

    <p>Secondary Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Tertiary Sector from other sectors in the South African economy?

    <p>Service industry activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector in the South African economy focuses on knowledge-based activities involving IT and research?

    <p>Quaternary Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant role of agriculture in maintaining food security within the South African context?

    <p>Ensuring food security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic sector forms the foundation of the South African economy by supplying raw materials for other sectors?

    <p>Primary Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some challenges faced by large-scale farming in South Africa?

    <p>Labor disputes and market price fluctuations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor plays a significant role in influencing food security in South Africa?

    <p>Climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between small-scale and large-scale farming in South Africa?

    <p>Extent of land use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the diversification of South Africa's agricultural products?

    <p>Strategic geographic locations for production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a strategy proposed to address soil erosion in South Africa's agriculture?

    <p>Adopting sustainable farming practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by small-scale farming in South Africa?

    <p>Over-reliance on commercial production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direct contribution of beef, maize, and sugarcane to South Africa's economy?

    <p>$7.8 billion annually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does agriculture play in rural communities in South Africa?

    <p>It is the backbone supporting livelihoods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do comprehensive land reform policies aim to achieve in South Africa?

    <p>Address issues related to land distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do small-scale farmers contribute to food security in South Africa?

    <p>By focusing on subsistence or local market-oriented production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Quaternary Sector in the South African economy?

    <p>Knowledge-based activities like research and IT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic sector in South Africa encompasses activities like farming, mining, fishing, and forestry?

    <p>Primary Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes small-scale farming from large-scale farming in South Africa?

    <p>Access to advanced technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector in the South African economy involves activities related to the distribution of agricultural goods?

    <p>Tertiary Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that influences the economic diversification of South Africa's agricultural products?

    <p>Market demand for specific products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic sector plays a pivotal role in maintaining food security within the South African context?

    <p>Primary Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Secondary Sector from the Quaternary Sector in the South African economy?

    <p>Involvement in manufacturing activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Secondary Sector in the South African economy?

    <p>Manufacturing and processing activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Quaternary Sector contribute to economic growth in South Africa?

    <p>Through knowledge-based activities fostering innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common challenges faced by large-scale farming in South Africa?

    <p>Market fluctuations and labor disputes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does South Africa's agricultural landscape contribute to its economic growth?

    <p>By strategically locating production areas based on climatic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of South Africa's agriculture, what is a key factor influencing food security?

    <p>Climate change and economic policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of activities characterize small-scale farming in South Africa?

    <p>Limited resource use for subsistence or local markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does environmental degradation play in the challenges faced by large-scale farming in South Africa?

    <p>It poses challenges like soil erosion for large-scale farms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is enhancing food distribution systems considered crucial for improving food security in South Africa?

    <p>To ensure equitable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant economic contribution made by maize production in South Africa?

    <p>'Contributing significantly to the economy through home and export markets'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Quaternary Sector in the South African economy?

    <p>Information technology and research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Tertiary Sector differ from the Secondary Sector in the South African economy?

    <p>Includes entertainment services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that influences economic diversification of South Africa's agricultural products?

    <p>Research and development activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector in the South African economy involves activities related to payment services and education?

    <p>Tertiary Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes small-scale farming from large-scale farming in South Africa in terms of resource use?

    <p>Limited resource use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do activities carried out in the Secondary Sector contribute to the South African economy?

    <p>By processing raw materials into finished goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is maize production economically significant in South Africa?

    <p>Because of its direct contribution to the national economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key challenges does large-scale farming in South Africa face, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Environmental degradation, labor disputes, and market price fluctuations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector of the South African economy is significantly driven by extensive land use and commercial production for local and international markets?

    <p>Primary Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major products that contribute significantly to South Africa's economy, as highlighted in the text?

    <p>Beef, maize, and sugarcane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor directly influences food security in South Africa?

    <p>Social inequalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key strategy proposed to address agricultural challenges in South Africa?

    <p>Enhancing food distribution systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of farming is characterized by extensive land use, advanced technologies, and commercial production for local and international markets?

    <p>Commercial Farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes small-scale farming from large-scale farming in South Africa?

    <p>Production orientation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environmental factor poses a challenge specifically to large-scale farming in South Africa?

    <p>Droughts and soil erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic sector forms the foundation of the South African economy by supplying raw materials for other sectors?

    <p>Primary Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Primary Sector in the South African economy?

    <p>Activities directly related to natural resources like agriculture and forestry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of South Africa's agriculture, what distinguishes the Tertiary Sector from the Quaternary Sector?

    <p>Financial planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic sector in South Africa is significantly driven by extensive land use and commercial production for local and international markets?

    <p>Primary Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do comprehensive land reform policies aim to achieve in South Africa?

    <p>Enhance food security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that influences economic diversification of South Africa's agricultural products?

    <p>Extensive land use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Secondary Sector contribute to the South African economy?

    <p>Involves all manufacturing, processing, and construction activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common challenges faced by large-scale farming in South Africa?

    <p>Environmental factors like soil erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the challenges faced by small-scale farming in South Africa, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Access to technology, capital, and markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor influences food security in South Africa by impacting agricultural productivity, economic policies, and social inequalities?

    <p>Social inequalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between small-scale and large-scale farming in South Africa in terms of resource use?

    <p>Limited resource use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic sector in South Africa focuses on manufacturing, processing, and construction activities?

    <p>Secondary Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Tertiary Sector from other sectors in the South African economy?

    <p>Knowledge-based activities like IT and research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy is proposed to enhance food security in South Africa by improving agricultural practices and supporting small-scale farmers?

    <p>Supporting small-scale farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environmental factor poses a specific challenge to large-scale farming in South Africa?

    <p>Soil erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that influences the economic diversification of South Africa's agricultural products?

    <p>Access to markets and finance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does beef play as one of the main agricultural products in South Africa?

    <p>It contributes to both home and export markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do case studies on specific agricultural products provide insights into overall production?

    <p>They highlight factors favoring and hindering production</p> Signup and view all the answers

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