5.1 Introduction to Agriculture

• Hunter-gatherer societies are primarily sedentary

  False
• Subsistence agriculture produces significant surplus for export

  False
• Hunter-gatherer societies have more complex social structures than agricultural communities

  False
• What are the two main types of agricultural practices?

  Subsistence and commercial
• Order the steps of the scientific method:

  1️⃣ Make an observation

  2️⃣ Form a hypothesis

  3️⃣ Test the hypothesis with an experiment

  4️⃣ Analyze the data

  5️⃣ Draw a conclusion
• Commercial agriculture uses low-tech, labor-intensive methods.

  False
• Fertilizers and irrigation systems have helped increase crop yields.

  True
• Match the feature with the correct societal type:

  Agriculture ↔️ Sedentary lifestyle

  Hunter-Gatherer Societies ↔️ Nomadic lifestyle
• Match the agricultural practice with its purpose:

  Subsistence Agriculture ↔️ Produce food for personal consumption

  Commercial Agriculture ↔️ Produce crops for sale in markets
• Commercial agriculture is deeply integrated into global markets
• Subsistence agriculture specializes in high-profit crops.

  False
• Agricultural innovations have increased food production.


  True
• Fertilizers and pesticides have increased crop yields and reduced losses
• Agriculture provides employment to a large segment of the global population
• Sustainable land use in agriculture aims to maintain soil fertility
• Commercial agriculture relies on large-scale, profit-driven enterprises
• Commercial agriculture generates a significant surplus for export
• Match the agricultural type with its characteristic:

  Subsistence Agriculture ↔️ Low-tech, labor-intensive methods

  Commercial Agriculture ↔️ High-tech, capital-intensive methods

  Hunter-Gatherer Societies ↔️ Nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle
• Subsistence agriculture produces little to no surplus
• Subsistence agriculture aims to produce food for personal or local consumption
• Agricultural innovations have reduced labor requirements by introducing mechanized tools and equipment
• What is the primary goal of agriculture?

  Sustenance and economic gain
• The two main types of agricultural practices are subsistence agriculture and commercial
• Commercial agriculture uses high-tech, capital-intensive methods
• Match the agricultural practice with its characteristic:

  Subsistence Agriculture ↔️ Low-tech, labor-intensive methods

  Commercial Agriculture ↔️ High-tech, capital-intensive methods
• What does agricultural innovation improve?

  Productivity and efficiency
• Selective breeding has improved crop yields and livestock productivity
• Agriculture contributes significantly to global GDP.


  True
• Agriculture is fundamental to ensuring global food security
• What is the definition of agriculture according to the study material?

  Deliberate cultivation of land
• What is the primary purpose of subsistence agriculture?

  Personal or local consumption
• What is the main focus of subsistence agriculture?

  Self-sufficiency
• What are the key components of agriculture?

  Crop cultivation and livestock raising
• Commercial agriculture typically grows a diverse range of crops to meet local dietary needs

  False
• What are the two main types of agricultural practices?

  Subsistence and commercial
• What is one of the most significant impacts of agricultural innovation?

  Increased food production
• Agricultural innovations have supported the transition from hunter-gatherer to more complex, settled societies
• What does subsistence agriculture prioritize?

  Self-sufficiency
• Commercial agriculture involves small-scale, family-based operations.

  False
• Subsistence agriculture is focused on self-sufficiency