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Agricultural Geography of Urban and Peri-Urban Areas

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the agricultural geography of urban and peri-urban areas.
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What is the term used to describe the area around a city or town where agriculture is practiced?

  1. rural area

  2. urban area

  3. peri-urban area

  4. suburban area


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The peri-urban area is the area around a city or town where agriculture is practiced.

What are some of the challenges faced by farmers in peri-urban areas?

  1. lack of access to land

  2. competition from urban development

  3. pollution

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Farmers in peri-urban areas face a number of challenges, including lack of access to land, competition from urban development, and pollution.

How can urban and peri-urban agriculture contribute to food security?

  1. by providing fresh produce to urban residents

  2. by creating jobs

  3. by reducing food waste

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban and peri-urban agriculture can contribute to food security by providing fresh produce to urban residents, creating jobs, and reducing food waste.

What are some of the benefits of urban and peri-urban agriculture?

  1. improved air quality

  2. reduced greenhouse gas emissions

  3. increased biodiversity

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban and peri-urban agriculture can provide a number of benefits, including improved air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and increased biodiversity.

What are some of the challenges faced by urban and peri-urban farmers?

  1. lack of access to land

  2. competition from conventional agriculture

  3. pollution

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban and peri-urban farmers face a number of challenges, including lack of access to land, competition from conventional agriculture, and pollution.

What are some of the ways that urban and peri-urban agriculture can be supported?

  1. providing farmers with access to land

  2. providing farmers with training and technical assistance

  3. creating markets for urban and peri-urban produce

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban and peri-urban agriculture can be supported by providing farmers with access to land, providing farmers with training and technical assistance, and creating markets for urban and peri-urban produce.

What are some of the trends in urban and peri-urban agriculture?

  1. increasing demand for local food

  2. increasing use of technology

  3. increasing collaboration between farmers and other stakeholders

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the trends in urban and peri-urban agriculture include increasing demand for local food, increasing use of technology, and increasing collaboration between farmers and other stakeholders.

What are some of the challenges faced by urban and peri-urban farmers in developing countries?

  1. lack of access to land

  2. lack of access to water

  3. lack of access to credit

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban and peri-urban farmers in developing countries face a number of challenges, including lack of access to land, lack of access to water, and lack of access to credit.

What are some of the ways that urban and peri-urban agriculture can be promoted in developing countries?

  1. providing farmers with access to land

  2. providing farmers with training and technical assistance

  3. creating markets for urban and peri-urban produce

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban and peri-urban agriculture can be promoted in developing countries by providing farmers with access to land, providing farmers with training and technical assistance, and creating markets for urban and peri-urban produce.

What are some of the benefits of urban and peri-urban agriculture in developing countries?

  1. improved food security

  2. increased income for farmers

  3. improved environmental quality

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban and peri-urban agriculture can provide a number of benefits in developing countries, including improved food security, increased income for farmers, and improved environmental quality.

What are some of the challenges faced by urban and peri-urban farmers in developed countries?

  1. lack of access to land

  2. competition from conventional agriculture

  3. pollution

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban and peri-urban farmers in developed countries face a number of challenges, including lack of access to land, competition from conventional agriculture, and pollution.

What are some of the ways that urban and peri-urban agriculture can be promoted in developed countries?

  1. providing farmers with access to land

  2. providing farmers with training and technical assistance

  3. creating markets for urban and peri-urban produce

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban and peri-urban agriculture can be promoted in developed countries by providing farmers with access to land, providing farmers with training and technical assistance, and creating markets for urban and peri-urban produce.

What are some of the benefits of urban and peri-urban agriculture in developed countries?

  1. improved food security

  2. increased income for farmers

  3. improved environmental quality

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban and peri-urban agriculture can provide a number of benefits in developed countries, including improved food security, increased income for farmers, and improved environmental quality.

What is the future of urban and peri-urban agriculture?

  1. it will continue to grow in importance

  2. it will decline in importance

  3. it will remain the same

  4. it is uncertain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urban and peri-urban agriculture is expected to continue to grow in importance in the future as the world's population continues to grow and the demand for food increases.

What are some of the challenges that urban and peri-urban agriculture will face in the future?

  1. climate change

  2. water scarcity

  3. competition from conventional agriculture

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban and peri-urban agriculture will face a number of challenges in the future, including climate change, water scarcity, and competition from conventional agriculture.

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