An Agricultural System Characterized by High Inputs Such as Labor

question 20

Multiple Choice

An agricultural system characterized by high inputs such as labor, capita, or equipment per unit area of land is called:

• A) intensive agriculture.
• B) smallholder agriculture.
• C) wet rice farming.
• D) pastoralism.
• E) slash and burn agriculture.

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Definitions:

Vitamin C

An essential nutrient that acts as an antioxidant, supports the immune system, and is necessary for the synthesis of collagen.

Kilocalories

A unit of energy defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius, commonly used to quantify the energy content in food.

Dietary Intake

The amount and type of food and beverages consumed by an individual or population, significant for nutritional status and health.

Anabolism

All of the synthesis reactions that occur within the body; requires energy.