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Questions and Answers
When did nascent farmers begin planting grains?
When did nascent farmers begin planting grains?
- 15,000 years ago (correct)
- 5,000 years ago
- 20,000 years ago
- 105,000 years ago
When were sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle domesticated?
When were sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle domesticated?
- 15,000 years ago
- 5,000 years ago
- 10,000 years ago (correct)
- 8,000 years ago
In the twentieth century, what type of agriculture came to dominate agricultural output?
In the twentieth century, what type of agriculture came to dominate agricultural output?
- Organic agriculture
- Industrial agriculture based on large-scale monocultures (correct)
- Permaculture
- Traditional subsistence farming
What percentage of the world's food do small farms produce?
What percentage of the world's food do small farms produce?
What percentage of agricultural land is found on farms larger than the largest one percent?
What percentage of agricultural land is found on farms larger than the largest one percent?
Study Notes
Early Agriculture
- Nascent farmers began planting grains around 10,000 years ago
Animal Domestication
- Sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle were domesticated around 10,000 years ago
Modern Agriculture
- In the twentieth century, industrial agriculture came to dominate agricultural output
Food Production
- Small farms produce around 70% of the world's food
Land Distribution
- Farms larger than the largest one percent occupy around 70% of the world's agricultural land
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Description
Test your knowledge of the history and significance of agriculture with this quiz. Explore the development of farming, domestication of species, and the impact of agriculture on human civilization. Challenge yourself with questions about crop production, livestock farming, aquaculture, and forestry.
