Types of Agriculture

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What is the literal meaning of the Latin word 'ager'?

  • Cultivation
  • Field (correct)
  • Animal rearing
  • Growing crops

Which sector employs more than 50% of the population in most Asian and African countries?

  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation
  • Agriculture (correct)
  • Technology

What is the main focus of subsistence farming?

  • Exporting crops
  • Growing just enough crops for personal needs (correct)
  • Using high-tech machinery
  • Maximizing profits

Which type of farming relies on natural fertilizers like cow dung and animal droppings?

<p>Subsistence farming (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of water for crops in subsistence farming?

<p>Monsoon rains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes intensive farming from subsistence farming?

<p>Size of land plots used (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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