Which of the following best describes the idea of ‘political economy’ in the context of food production? A_markets, state and society are largely independent of each other so only markets influence food production B-states, markets and society are interrelated. A change in one influences changes in the others, and so influences food production C-markets […]
What is the relationship between the Green Revolution and Urbanisation? A-the Green Revolution is only possible when people move to cities, because less people stimulates innovation B-the Green revolution increases rural unemployment, which increases migration to cities C-the Green revolution increases rural employment, which slows the rate of migration to cities D-the Green revolution increases […]
Which of the following places small-scale farmers’ livelihoods in a dangerous position as cash crop plantations expand in the Global South? A-they become overly dependent on generating an income from labouring on, and or selling cash crops from, plantations as the market price of that crop collapses B-they lose their land to expanding plantations and […]
Why is soil such a valuable resource that requires our protection? A)Soil is the foundation for agriculture B)Soil is highly resistant to erosion C)Soil sequesters greenhouse gases D)All of the above E)The first and third answer
Which of the following is the best example of an ’emic’ understanding of women’s needs, concerns and empowerment in a patriarchal society A-Only listening to male concerns about education and family planning B-Only engaging government concerns about education and family planning C-Directly listening to and engaging women’s needs, concerns and aspirations about education and family […]
Which of the following best describes modernisation theory? A-that industrialisation and economic growth (capitalism) will eventually ‘trickle down’ to develop the living standards, education and material well-being of the poor and society more generally. B-that modern economic growth will facilitate the redistribution of wealth. C-that capitalism is the most efficient and effective form of development. […]
When a country’s income and middle-class expand, are governments more or less able to import food for a variety of preferences? A-Considerably more able B-Less able C-Much less able D-All of these answers
Economic activities defined as knowledge-based or intellectual are known as Tertiary activities Primary activities Secondary activities Quaternary activities Quinary activities
Which of the following is not direct evidence of global warming? Sea level rise Thawing permafrost Emergence of new diseases Melting glaciers Northern lights
With reference to tourism development at Niagara Fall, which of the following is not a ‘sense of place’? Magnificent roaring Niagara Fall. Cooperative marketing and partnerships. Niagara on the lake and architectural heritage. Butterfly conservatory. Historical site (eg. Fort George).
