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Agricultural Geography of Mountainous Regions

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge of the agricultural practices, challenges, and adaptations in mountainous regions.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which type of agriculture is commonly practiced in mountainous regions due to its adaptability to steep slopes and limited land availability?

  1. Terrace farming

  2. Contour farming

  3. Shifting cultivation

  4. Intensive farming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Terrace farming involves creating leveled platforms on steep slopes to facilitate cultivation and prevent soil erosion.

What is the primary challenge faced by farmers in mountainous regions regarding water availability?

  1. Droughts

  2. Floods

  3. Salinity

  4. Scarcity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mountainous regions often experience limited water availability due to factors such as high elevation, low precipitation, and rapid runoff.

Which agricultural practice is commonly employed in mountainous regions to conserve soil and prevent erosion?

  1. Contour plowing

  2. Mulching

  3. Crop rotation

  4. Terracing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Terracing involves creating leveled platforms on steep slopes to reduce soil erosion and facilitate cultivation.

How does the altitude of mountainous regions impact agricultural practices?

  1. It increases the growing season.

  2. It decreases the variety of crops that can be grown.

  3. It reduces the need for irrigation.

  4. It enhances soil fertility.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As altitude increases, the growing season becomes shorter, and the range of crops that can be successfully cultivated decreases.

What is the primary reason behind the limited agricultural productivity in mountainous regions?

  1. Lack of infrastructure

  2. Harsh climatic conditions

  3. Poor soil quality

  4. Limited access to markets


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mountainous regions often experience harsh climatic conditions, such as low temperatures, short growing seasons, and unpredictable weather patterns, which limit agricultural productivity.

Which type of farming system is well-suited to the rugged terrain and limited arable land in mountainous regions?

  1. Subsistence farming

  2. Commercial farming

  3. Intensive farming

  4. Extensive farming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subsistence farming, which focuses on meeting the basic needs of the farming household, is commonly practiced in mountainous regions due to the limited resources and challenging terrain.

How do farmers in mountainous regions adapt to the challenges of steep slopes and limited land availability?

  1. They use terraces and contour farming.

  2. They practice shifting cultivation.

  3. They rely on irrigation systems.

  4. They cultivate crops that require minimal space.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Terraces and contour farming are techniques used to create leveled platforms on steep slopes, allowing for more efficient cultivation and reducing soil erosion.

Which factor contributes to the high cost of agricultural production in mountainous regions?

  1. Limited access to markets

  2. High transportation costs

  3. Scarcity of labor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Limited access to markets, high transportation costs, and scarcity of labor all contribute to the increased cost of agricultural production in mountainous regions.

What is the primary challenge faced by farmers in mountainous regions regarding soil quality?

  1. Erosion

  2. Salinity

  3. Infertility

  4. Compaction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Erosion is a major challenge in mountainous regions due to steep slopes, heavy rainfall, and limited vegetation cover, leading to the loss of fertile topsoil.

How do farmers in mountainous regions adapt to the challenges of unpredictable weather patterns?

  1. They use crop rotation and diversification.

  2. They rely on traditional knowledge and practices.

  3. They invest in irrigation systems.

  4. They cultivate drought-resistant crops.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Farmers in mountainous regions employ various strategies to adapt to unpredictable weather patterns, including crop rotation and diversification, reliance on traditional knowledge, investment in irrigation systems, and cultivation of drought-resistant crops.

Which type of livestock is commonly raised in mountainous regions due to its adaptability to harsh conditions and ability to graze on steep slopes?

  1. Cattle

  2. Sheep

  3. Goats

  4. Horses


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sheep and goats are commonly raised in mountainous regions due to their ability to thrive on steep slopes and their adaptability to harsh climatic conditions.

How do farmers in mountainous regions address the challenge of limited access to markets?

  1. They form cooperatives and collectives.

  2. They rely on local markets and direct sales.

  3. They invest in transportation infrastructure.

  4. They focus on high-value crops.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Farmers in mountainous regions employ various strategies to overcome the challenge of limited access to markets, including forming cooperatives and collectives, relying on local markets and direct sales, investing in transportation infrastructure, and focusing on high-value crops.

What is the primary challenge faced by farmers in mountainous regions regarding mechanization?

  1. Steep slopes

  2. Limited access to machinery

  3. High cost of machinery

  4. Lack of skilled labor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Steep slopes pose a significant challenge to mechanization in mountainous regions, as they make it difficult to operate machinery safely and effectively.

How do farmers in mountainous regions adapt to the challenges of limited arable land?

  1. They cultivate crops on terraces and contour lines.

  2. They practice agroforestry and intercropping.

  3. They use vertical farming techniques.

  4. They focus on high-value crops.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Farmers in mountainous regions employ various strategies to adapt to the challenges of limited arable land, including cultivating crops on terraces and contour lines, practicing agroforestry and intercropping, using vertical farming techniques, and focusing on high-value crops.

Which type of crop is commonly cultivated in mountainous regions due to its ability to grow in poor soil conditions and tolerate harsh climatic conditions?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Maize

  4. Potatoes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Potatoes are commonly cultivated in mountainous regions due to their ability to grow in poor soil conditions and tolerate harsh climatic conditions.

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