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How does horticulture differ from agriculture according to the passage?
How does horticulture differ from agriculture according to the passage?
- Agriculture is concerned with growing plants for food, while horticulture is focused on growing plants for medicinal and aesthetic purposes
- Agriculture is a more intensive strategy involving techniques like plowing and irrigation, while horticulture uses simpler hand tools (correct)
- Horticulture focuses on a wider range of plant cultivation, while agriculture is more specialized
- Horticulture uses more advanced technology and machinery than agriculture
What is the significance of horticulture in anthropology according to the passage?
What is the significance of horticulture in anthropology according to the passage?
- Horticulture is a subsistence strategy characterized by the use of advanced technology and machinery for plant cultivation
- Horticulture is a subsistence strategy characterized by the domestication of animals for agricultural purposes
- Horticulture is a subsistence strategy characterized by large-scale, industrial cultivation of plants
- Horticulture is a subsistence strategy characterized by the small-scale, non-industrial cultivation of plants for food (correct)
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT considered part of horticulture?
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT considered part of horticulture?
- Cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and herbs
- Raising livestock for agricultural purposes (correct)
- Landscape design and construction
- Cultivation of seaweeds and algae
What is the historical significance of horticulture mentioned in the passage?
What is the historical significance of horticulture mentioned in the passage?
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What is the primary purpose of horticulture according to the passage?
What is the primary purpose of horticulture according to the passage?
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What is the main difference between horticulture and field agriculture?
What is the main difference between horticulture and field agriculture?
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Which branch of horticulture specifically deals with the cultivation of vegetables?
Which branch of horticulture specifically deals with the cultivation of vegetables?
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What is the primary concern of Landscape Horticulture?
What is the primary concern of Landscape Horticulture?
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What does Viticulture primarily involve?
What does Viticulture primarily involve?
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Why is the availability of light crucial for plants?
Why is the availability of light crucial for plants?
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