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Effects of Agricultural Development — Quiz Answers

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Which characteristic determines the kind of agricultural products a region is able to grow?

A
national economies’ sizes
B
soil types and weather
C
total regional population
3

What is one way climate change threatens soil composition?

A
It can increase the soil’s fertility and make it more arable.
B
It can improve soil so that many types of crops can be raised.
C
It can diminish the available nutrients in the soil.
4

What does the term geopolitics mean?

A
how geography influences political activity
B
how geographic landforms divide regions
C
how the United Nations is organized by geography
5

How can climate change have a positive effect on agricultural production in some parts of the world?

A
It can create shortages in food supplies, raising farmers’ selling prices.
B
It can extend growing seasons, leading to more production and profits.
C
It can create more frequent heavy rainfall, eliminating the need for irrigation.
6

How did the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 affect the world’s food markets?

A
Prices of all food products dropped significantly.
B
Impacts were minor because Ukraine is not a leading food supplier.
C
Supplies of grains such as wheat were reduced.
7

How do farmers benefit from aquifers?

A
Farmers can grow crops in aquifers.
B
Aquifers provide water to irrigate crops.
C
Farmers can use aquifers to transport crops.
8

How can a tsunami in Japan affect agriculture?

A
It can increase construction-supply companies’ profits.
B
It can cause many people to lose agricultural jobs.
C
It can make the soil more fertile and nutrient rich.
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What was the purpose of Libya’s Great Man-Made River project?

A
to connect inland cities to the sea
B
to provide water for crop irrigation
C
to expand transportation networks

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