AP Human Geography – Agriculture and Rural Land Us By Jane Eastwood | 1. Which of the following agricultural practices involves the clearing of land by slashing and burning vegetation before planting crops? a) Intensive subsistence farming b) Shifting cultivation c) Plantation agriculture d) Commercial agriculture 2. Which of the following factors is NOT a characteristic of extensive agriculture? a) Large land area per unit of output b) Low labor input per unit of output c) High reliance on machinery and technology d) High crop yields per unit of land 3. The practice of growing a series of different crops in the same field over a sequence of seasons is known as: a) Crop rotation b) Agribusiness c) Monoculture d) Subsistence farming 4. Which of the following agricultural regions is known for its large-scale grain production and extensive mechanization? a) Mediterranean agriculture b) Intensive subsistence agriculture c) Commercial gardening d) Wheat Belt 5. The process of removing salt and other chemicals from seawater or saline soil to make it suitable for agriculture is known as: a) Irrigation b) Desalination c) Terracing d) Contour plowing 6. Which of the following agricultural practices is characterized by the cultivation of crops for direct consumption by the farmer and their family? a) Plantation agriculture b) Commercial agriculture c) Extensive agriculture d) Subsistence agriculture 7. The practice of raising livestock in arid or semi-arid regions, where vegetation is sparse, is known as: a) Ranching b) Dairy farming c) Commercial fishing d) Aquaculture 8. Which of the following terms refers to the total number of people that can be sustained by the resources available in a particular agricultural area? a) Agricultural density b) Carrying capacity c) Population pyramid d) Fertility rate 9. The agricultural practice of cultivating a single crop on a large scale is known as: a) Mixed farming b) Agribusiness c) Monoculture d) Sustainable agriculture 10. The process of breaking up large fields into smaller plots and constructing physical barriers to prevent soil erosion is known as: a) Contour plowing b) Terracing c) Agglomeration d) Subsistence farming Loading … Posted in Other
