Which of the Following Is NOT True of Agriculture and Agricultural

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of agriculture and agricultural production in North Africa/Southwest Asia?

• A) Until the twentieth century, most agricultural production occurred in coastal/upland zones and river valleys.
• B) Most of the people of North Africa/Southwest Asia eat imported food.
• C) Irrigation projects often contribute to soil degradation through salinization.
• D) Drip irrigation techniques developed by Saudi Arabia are now in wide use throughout the region as a way of combating salinization.

Gain familiarity with the process of marking to market and its implications for futures trading.

Analyze and calculate the payoff from futures contracts at expiration.

Apply knowledge of futures trading to speculative scenarios to determine profit or loss.

Understand the use of futures contracts in hedging positions and calculate the total income from hedged positions.

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