AP HuG Final

Which statement best describes agriculture?

The cultivation of plants or raising of animals to produce goods for survival.

Which of the following is the best example of how topography affects agriculture?

steep slopes are likely to be affected by runoff

Which concept is depicted in the diagram?

elevation

Which term is used to describe how land costs are determined?

bid-rent theory

What is the best example of intensive subsistence farming?

rice paddy farming

Which rural settlement pattern is shown in the photo?

clustered

Which of the following is the best example of intensive commercial farming?

palm oil plantations in Malaysia

Where were plants and animals first domesticated?

Southwest Asia

Where is the Fertile Crescent?

5

How did the Columbian Exchange result in the global spread of agriculture?

crops from the Americas were adopted in regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa that had similar climates.

Which factor contributed to the development of the first agricultural revolution?

A focus on staple crops

The Norfolk four-field system shown in the diagram was a key innovation of which of the following revolutions?

Neolithic Revolution

Which statement accurately describes the concept of subsistence farming?

Most subsistence farming occurs in rural areas of peripheral countries, where farmers lack access to economic resources and global markets.

Which statement accurately describes the concept of commercial farming?

Commercial farming typically occurs in core countries with access to global markets and involves expensive equipment and large parcels of land.

Which of the following explains the growth of agribusiness in the 20th century?

Improvements in technology made farming more efficient and specialized, which resulted in farmers’ increasing dependency on food manufacturers, distributors, and marketers.

Which of the following refers to the scenario of a company owning and controlling more than one stage of the production of goods.

vertical integration

Which model is shown above?

Von thunen model

Which of the following accurately defines the term agricultural landscapes?

Landscapes resulting from interactions between farming activities and a location’s natural environment.

Which of the following is a benefit of empowering women in the agricultural sector?

Children are better nourished and receive more education.