5.9 The Global System of Agriculture

• What are the key factors that have led to the emergence of the global system of agriculture?

  Globalization, specialization, trade
• Specialization in agriculture allows countries to leverage their comparative advantages.


  True
• What characterizes agricultural activities in developed countries?

  Commercial and large-scale
• Commercial agriculture in developed countries is located in regions with favorable climates and fertile soil
• Match the region with its agricultural type:

  Developed Countries ↔️ Commercial Agriculture

  Developing Countries ↔️ Subsistence Agriculture
• Why is trade a central component of the global agricultural system?

  Enables efficient resource allocation
• Match the technological area with its key innovation:

  Precision Farming ↔️ GPS

  Biotechnology ↔️ GMOs

  Automation ↔️ Drones
• Specialization in agricultural production allows regions to leverage their comparative advantages.


  True
• What are the primary factors that shape the spatial distribution of agricultural activities worldwide?

  Climate, soil, topography, economy
• In developing countries, agriculture is often subsistence-based, with farmers growing crops for their own consumption
• How has globalization influenced the global agricultural system?

  Increased integration and exchange
• The trade of agricultural products is a central component of the global system, enabling efficient resource allocation.


  True
• Precision farming uses GPS and remote sensors to enhance resource use
• Which regions are major agricultural export regions due to their advanced technologies and favorable climates?

  USA, Brazil, Argentina
• What are the three major environmental issues related to intensive farming practices in global agriculture?

  Soil degradation, water scarcity, greenhouse gas emissions
• Strategies to address sustainability issues in agriculture include reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• What is one consequence of high water consumption for irrigation in arid regions?

  Water scarcity
• Match the sustainability strategy with its description:

  Precision Farming ↔️ Uses technology to optimize input use

  Organic Farming ↔️ Relies on natural fertilizers

  Agroecology ↔️ Integrates ecological principles
• Organic farming reduces pollution and enhances biodiversity
• Balancing agricultural productivity and sustainability requires collaboration between governments, farmers, and consumers.


  True
• Specialization in agriculture allows regions to leverage their advantages
• Where is commercial agriculture commonly found in developed countries?

  Favorable climates and fertile soil
• Match the agricultural region with its type:

  Developed Countries ↔️ Commercial Agriculture

  Developing Countries ↔️ Subsistence Agriculture
• What role does globalization play in the global agricultural system?

  Increased integration
• What is one benefit of precision farming in agriculture?

  Enhanced resource use
• Globalization has allowed regions to specialize in producing agricultural products based on their comparative advantages.


  True
• Globalization has been a key driver in the development of the interconnected global system of agriculture
• Overuse of chemical fertilizers and unsustainable tilling practices contribute to soil degradation.


  True
• Precision farming uses technologies like GPS and sensors to optimize resource efficiency
• Shifting consumer demand for organic foods is influencing global agricultural production.


  True
• International cooperation is essential for establishing global trade frameworks that prioritize food security and environmental sustainability
• The global system of agriculture refers to the interconnected network of agricultural production, trade, and consumption
• The global system of agriculture allows for the efficient allocation of resources
• The spatial distribution of agricultural activities is influenced by factors such as climate, soil, topography
• Subsistence agriculture is common in developing countries.


  True
• Specialization in agriculture allows countries to leverage their comparative
• Technology enhances efficiency and sustainability in modern agriculture.


  True
• The global system of agriculture emerged due to globalization
• The trade of agricultural products is a key component of the global system, which allows for the efficient allocation of resources
• In developed countries, agriculture is typically commercial and large-scale.


  True