Answers25-26 SS AISD World Geography Studies B-CRUnit Test

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Worldwide, the United States is __________ in agricultural exports and __________ in agricultural production.

A
third . . . first
B
first . . . third
C
last . . . first
D
first . . . last
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Which of the following statements is true?

A
There is not enough food produced in the world to feed everyone.
B
The biggest cause of hunger and malnutrition is the cost of getting food to people who need it most.
C
Most countries have enough arable land and resources to feed their own population and export a surplus.
D
Malnourishment is only seen in a few countries with very limited food supplies.
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Mediterranean climates are ideal for growing all of the following except __________.

A
citrus
B
coffee
C
olives
D
grapes
4

All of the following are concerns with regard to agricultural production and its effect on the environment except __________.

A
increased water scarcity
B
overfishing
C
decreased soil salinity
D
deforestation
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Soil degradation, rising population, water scarcity, and a lack of capital put which of the following regions at the greatest risk for famine and malnutrition?

A
Central America
B
sub-Saharan Africa
C
Western Europe
D
North America
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Which of the following statements best characterizes changes to agriculture in the United States since 1900?

A
Increased mechanization has reduced the need for labor.
B
Increased mechanization has increased the need for water, thereby increasing the need for labor.
C
Increased mechanization has increased the use of land, thereby increasing the need for labor.
D
Increased mechanization has increased food production, thereby increasing the need for labor.
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Agriculture has no impact on the levels of organic content in soil because organic matter is plowed back into the soil every year. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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The top three producers of agriculture in the world are __________.

A
Japan, Africa, and the United States
B
Japan, England, and China
C
China, India, and the United States
D
India, England, and the United States.
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Which of the following statements about malnourishment is false?

A
Fifteen percent of the world's population is malnourished.
B
Protein malnourishment can lead to disease susceptibility.
C
Protein malnourishment can be found even in places with abundant food supplies.
D
Malnourishment is a result of overpopulation.
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Which of the following is not a factor that is increasing the risk of a widespread famine before 2050?

A
water scarcity
B
overpopulation
C
agricultural shift to biofuel production
D
increased crop diversification
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Commercial farming includes all of the following except __________.

A
the use of pesticides
B
shifting cultivation
C
hybridized seeds
D
the use of tractors and machinery
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Which of the following situations is an example of how culture affects supply, demand, and consumption?

A
Grocers in Arizona and Texas stock a large supply of Mexican products, while grocers in New York stock many kosher products.
B
Beef is extremely cheap in the US, where it is consumed often, but it is extremely expensive in Japan, where it is consumed less.
C
Rice is a common staple in Asia, while potatoes are a common staple in America.
D
Lobster and caviar are easily affordable in some neighborhoods, while hotdogs and coleslaw are easily affordable in others.
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Biotechnology has contributed all of the following to agriculture except __________.

A
pesticides
B
synthetic fertilizers
C
shifting cultivation
D
bioengineered crops
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Which of the following areas is best suited for livestock ranching?

A
coastal zones
B
drier climates
C
tropical regions
D
mountainous regions
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Commercial agriculture consists of raising food for trade and profit, while subsistence agriculture focuses on --

A
providing the basic needs of the farmer's family
B
providing the basic needs of the neighboring communities
C
creating more arable land for future use
D
obtaining subsidies from governments and corporations
16

Primary regions where subsistence agriculture is practiced include all of the following places except __________.

A
Africa
B
Canada
C
Central America
D
Southeast Asia
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Which of the following was not an effect of industrialization and mechanization?

A
Urbanization increased as people moved to cities to find work in factories.
B
Farmers needed fewer laborers in their fields.
C
The need for skilled workers in the textile industry increased.
D
The principles of mass production were applied in many industries.
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Which of the following does not hinder agricultural production in China?

A
China has a large and growing population.
B
All of China’s arable land is limited to one region.
C
China's rural areas have poor infrastructure.
D
China does not have enough arable land.
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Irrigation machinery has __________ the amount of irrigated land in the US.

A
doubled
B
tripled
C
quadrupled
D
quintupled
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Based on the map above, which of the following statements is accurate?

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A
Coffee is grown in tropical climates along the Equator.
B
The United States and China are the world’s leading coffee producers.
C
Coffee can be grown in most climate zones.
D
Most of the world’s coffee is grown in the Asia/Pacific region.

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