Three of the Following Accurately Describe Industrial Agricultural Practices

question 61

Multiple Choice

Three of the following accurately describe industrial agricultural practices. Which one does not?

• A)Industrial agriculture is dependent on fossil fuels.
• B)Industrial agriculture uses 70% of the world's supply of freshwater.
• C)Industrial agriculture produces healthier food than was produced by pre-industrial agriculture.
• D)Industrial agriculture requires the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Debt

Financial obligations that are due for repayment within one year.

Return On Total Assets

A financial ratio that measures a company's profitability in relation to its total assets, indicating how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profit.

Long-Term Debt

Debt obligations of a business that are due after more than one year, used to finance operations or major purchases.

Net Profit Margin Percentage

A profitability ratio that measures the percentage of net income generated from total revenue.