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Case Studies in Economics: Land Use — Quiz Answers

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Why is terrace farming important to the agricultural industry in Southeast Asia?

A
It can be used with traditional methods without the need to introduce new technologies.
B
It is not being affected by climate change or other shifts in regional weather patterns.
C
It allows farmers to plant crops in terrain that is too rugged for conventional agriculture.
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What is fair-trade certification?

A
an agreement between farmers and consumers that leads to low-cost crops and products
B
an unofficial deal that allows hired laborers to negotiate their own pay and benefits
C
an official acknowledgment that farmers receive fair pay and working conditions are safe
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What is a staple crop?

A
a crop grown in large amounts as a main food source for a population
B
a crop grown with plentiful amounts of water through a flooding process
C
a crop grown by nomadic tribes before the use of irrigation systems
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Why has Saudi Arabia had to transform its economy in the 21st century?

A
Countries around the world are using less Saudi oil and more renewable energy.
B
Saudi Arabia does not need as much oil as its population falls and tourism declines.
C
Saudi oil producers and the government can no longer afford to continue oil extraction.
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How has Saudi Arabia’s oil industry affected settlement patterns in the country?

A
It has resulted in people moving to small, rural oil towns.
B
It has led to Saudi Arabia’s increasing urbanization.
C
It has motivated many to return to a traditional nomadic lifestyle.
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Why do farmer field schools teach Southeast Asian farmers about sustainable pest management and organic farming?

A
to help them create more space for planting
B
to help them restrict their use of harmful chemicals
C
to help them select suitable seeds to plant
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How does terrace farming reduce the use of chemicals?

A
Farmers do not need to use chemicals on their terraces because the soil is free of weeds and pests.
B
Farmers cannot spray pesticides on terraces because the chemicals would be washed away.
C
Farmers must regularly flood the terraces, which drowns weeds and reduces the need for chemicals.
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How can agriculture experts in Southeast Asia protect the region’s food supplies from the effects of climate change?

A
by planting crops other than rice on the region’s terraced fields
B
by selecting new varieties of seeds that grow well in the area’s environment
C
by designing new drone models that can monitor rice crops more effectively
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How does terrace farming affect an area’s water resources?

A
It increases water supplies because water is trucked in to flood the terrace fields.
B
It decreases water supplies because it requires water to be pumped from underground sources.
C
It extends water supplies by using gravity to allow water to flow from terrace to terrace.

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