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

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

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

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

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The percent of people in the United States engaged in agriculture in 2000 was approximately _____.

A
56%
B
38%
C
21%
D
2%
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Using complete sentences, describe six innovations that have contributed to the mechanization of agriculture since the Industrial Revolution.

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The percentage of the US population that was engaged in agriculture in 1900 was approximately _____.

A
56%
B
38%
C
21%
D
2%
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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.
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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.

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