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World Food - Production and Use

Alfred R. Conklin, Thomas Stilwell

Chapter 10

RAW MATERIALS OF AGRICULTURE - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

01:13

Problem 1

Why are roads so important to farmers?

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00:51

Problem 2

What is the difference between hybrid and open pollinated maize varieties?

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Problem 3

What is an "organic" fertilizer?

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01:25

Problem 4

What is the source of phosphate fertilizer?

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02:58

Problem 5

What is the source of most nitrogen fertilizers?

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Problem 6

Name three types of irrigation. What are their advantages and disadvantages?

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Problem 7

Why would a farmer do nothing to control a damaging insect?

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02:25

Problem 8

What is the law of diminishing returns?

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Problem 9

How does land tenure affect agricultural production?

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01:03

Problem 10

How is electricity used on a farm?

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