Economic Forces in Agriculture
Learning Objective
I can explain how economic forces shape agricultural practices and influence the transition from subsistence to commercial farming.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain the concept of economies of scale and how it impacts the competitiveness of family farms compared to large corporate farms.
2. Describe the changes in agricultural practices that have occurred since the Green Revolution and their effects on food production.
3. Analyze the role of technology, such as GMOs and advanced machinery, in shaping modern agricultural practices. Provide examples of how these technologies have influenced production.
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