Question 1

-Pastoral nomads primarily live in an arid climate region that stretches from Central Asia to North Africa.

Accepted Answer

Pastoral nomads typically inhabit arid and semi-arid regions where conventional agriculture is not feasible, and this geographic stretch from Central Asia to North Africa encompasses many such environments suitable for their way of life.

Question 2

The green revolution has allowed agricultural production to increase at a rate equal to population growth.

Accepted Answer

The Green Revolution significantly increased agricultural production, but population growth has often outpaced these gains, leading to concerns about food security in some regions.

Question 3

-According to the map of global drug trafficking, cocaine trafficking is more dominant in the western hemisphere while heroin trafficking is more concentrated in the eastern hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is primarily produced in South America and trafficked to North America and Europe, making its trafficking more dominant in the Western Hemisphere. Heroin, produced mainly in Afghanistan (the Golden Crescent) and to a lesser extent in the Golden Triangle (Southeast Asia), has trafficking routes that are more concentrated towards Europe, Russia, and other parts of Asia, placing its trafficking focus in the Eastern Hemisphere.

Question 4

-According to the map of global drug trafficking, Russia is one of the three top destinations for cocaine.

Accepted Answer

Russia is not typically listed among the top three destinations for cocaine, which are more commonly countries in Europe, North America, and South America.

Question 5

Shifting cultivation can support large population concentrations in East and South Asia.

Accepted Answer

Shifting cultivation, also known as slash-and-burn agriculture, is not suitable for supporting large population concentrations due to its extensive land requirements and lower productivity compared to other farming methods like intensive agriculture, which is more commonly used in densely populated regions of East and South Asia.

Question 6

-As indicated on the map of world agricultural regions, the eastern coastline of Australia is dominated by livestock ranching.

Accepted Answer

The eastern coastline of Australia is more commonly associated with mixed crop and livestock farming, rather than being dominated by livestock ranching. Livestock ranching is more prevalent in the interior and northern parts of Australia.

Question 7

-The map of global drug trafficking supports the hypothesis that Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia would continue producing roughly the same amount of coca for cocaine if the U.S. market for illicit drugs were to decline.

Accepted Answer

The map of global drug trafficking shows that these countries are major producers of coca primarily because of the high demand in the U.S. market. If the U.S. demand were to decline significantly, it would likely lead to a decrease in production due to the reduced profitability and possibly increased efforts to diversify their economies away from illicit drug production.

Question 8

-According to the map of global drug trafficking, Bolivia is one of the main sources for the cocaine that is destined for the illicit U.S. market.

Accepted Answer

Bolivia is known as one of the world's largest producers of coca, the raw material for cocaine, making it a significant source for the cocaine that enters the illicit U.S. market alongside countries like Colombia and Peru.

Question 9

What is the most important crop grown in East Asia? Why is this crop grown extensively in the southern part of the region but not in the northern part? And how might global climate change affect future yields in different regions of the world?

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Question 10

Most people in Asia, Africa, and Latin America have become commercial farmers.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. While there are certainly many commercial farmers in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, there are also many small-scale and subsistence farmers who grow crops for their own consumption or to sell in local markets.

Question 11

Railroads and highways have contributed to the diffusion and production levels of commercial farming in MDCs.

Accepted Answer

Railroads and highways have facilitated transportation and distribution of goods, allowing commercial farming to expand and improve production levels in more developed countries.

Question 12

Given that such a huge percentage of maize and soybean production is dedicated to livestock feed, how does mixed crop and livestock production in the U.S. contribute to global climate change? What solutions can you propose to minimize this environmental impact in the future?

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Question 13

Developing countries are responsible for a small percentage of the world's milk production.

Accepted Answer

Developing countries account for a small percentage of the world's milk production, as most milk production occurs in developed countries.

Question 14

Most of the maize grown in the American Midwest is consumed directly by humans rather than being used for animal feed.

Accepted Answer

The majority of maize grown in the American Midwest is actually used for animal feed, with only a small percentage being consumed directly by humans.

Question 15

Crops grown in mixed crop and livestock regions are used primarily to feed animals.

Accepted Answer

In mixed crop and livestock regions, crops are often used to feed the animals that are raised for food, such as cattle and pigs. This is a common practice because it allows farmers to maximize their use of resources and create a more sustainable farming system. However, some of the crops may also be sold or used for human consumption.

Question 16

If peasant rice farmers in China were offered genetically modified rice at an extremely low price, what positive and negative outcomes might they foresee as they debate whether or not to accept the change?

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Question 17

What is the distinctive type of agriculture practiced in the population concentrations of East and South Asia, and how does this relate to concerns over the world's growing population and environmental problems?

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Question 18

-The map of global drug trafficking supports the hypothesis that continued unrest in Afghanistan would help to guarantee its standing as one of the main sources of opium poppy production for the heroin trade.

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan has been one of the world's largest producers of opium poppy, which is used to make heroin. The country's ongoing conflict and instability provide an environment in which illicit drug production and trafficking can thrive, as governance and law enforcement are weakened, allowing for the opium trade to flourish.

Question 19

Despite its location far from world markets, New Zealand is a major dairy producer.

Accepted Answer

Despite its isolation, New Zealand's dairy industry has thrived due to its efficient and innovative farming practices, advanced processing methods, and strong focus on exports. Dairy products make up a substantial portion of New Zealand's exports, with China, the United States, and Japan being key markets.

Question 20

Developing countries are home to about 97 percent of the world's farmers.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, around 97 percent of the world's farmers live in developing countries.

Quiz 10: Food and Agriculture