Which of the following forms of agriculture would best be described as extensive farming?

Question

Group of answer choices

Citrus production and vineyards to produce table grapes

Floral horticulture and tree nurseries

Cattle ranching and wheat farming

Truck farming and hothouses to produce vegetables

Dairy and poultry farming

Answer 1

Extensive farming is characterized by low inputs of labor and capital relative to the land area being farmed, often involving large tracts of land and lower population density. Among the options provided, the best description of extensive farming is:

Cattle ranching and wheat farming

This option typically involves large areas of land with fewer labor inputs, which aligns with the characteristics of extensive farming.