5 Questions
What are the major agricultural products broadly grouped into?
Foods, fibers, fuels, and raw materials
What is the goal of industrialized agriculture?
To increase crop yield
What is the primary focus of subsistence agriculture?
To produce food for a family
In which type of agriculture are large quantities of livestock produced through industrialized techniques for sale?
Commercial Agriculture
What percentage of the world's workers are employed in agriculture?
Over one-third
Study Notes
Agricultural Products and Practices
- Agricultural products are broadly grouped into food crops, cash crops, and livestock products
Industrialized Agriculture
- The goal of industrialized agriculture is to maximize crop yields and profits through the use of technology, machinery, and fossil fuels
Subsistence Agriculture
- The primary focus of subsistence agriculture is to produce food for local consumption, with an emphasis on self-sufficiency and sustainability
Industrial Livestock Production
- In industrial agriculture, large quantities of livestock are produced through industrialized techniques for sale
Agriculture and Employment
- Approximately 30% of the world's workers are employed in agriculture
Test your knowledge of agriculture with this quiz on the meaning and types of agriculture. Explore the major agricultural products, including foods, fibers, fuels, and raw materials. Learn about the various food classes such as cereals, vegetables, fruits, oils, meat, milk, and eggs.
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