Economic Factors of Agricultural Production Answers

Describe three different levels of activity in which agricultural businesses engage.

Using complete sentences, describe six innovations that have contributed to the mechanization of agriculture since the Industrial Revolution.

Using complete sentences, explain how innovations in transportation have impacted agriculture dramatically.

Which of the following statements describes a benefit of modern refrigeration? A. Homes use less energy. B. Perishable items can be kept safely for longer. C. Poultry no longer is contaminated by salmonella. D. Fresh fruit does not need to be washed before consumption. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Using complete sentences, explain how ice was produced and delivered before the invention of modern refrigeration.

The percentage of the US population that was engaged in agriculture in 1900 was approximately _____. A. 56% B. 38% C. 21% D. 2% Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is not a factor that is preventing agricultural success in less-developed countries? A. geography and climate B. lack of access to fertilizers and machinery C. less access to education and training D. investment in high-value crops Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about agricultural production is false? A. The world’s population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050. B. Agricultural production must triple (increase 300%) by 2050 to meet needs. C. Production is expected to increase at an unlimited level due to technological advancements. D. Water scarcity and soil erosion are of increasing concern. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Using complete sentences, explain why farming in Africa has not made the gains seen elsewhere in the world.

The percent of people in the United States engaged in agriculture in 2000 was approximately _____. A. 56% B. 38% C. 21% D. 2% Please select the best answer from the choices provided.