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Ag Associate #1
Question | Answer |
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A compound leaf is made of which of the following? | three to seven leaflets |
The blade of a leaf is broken down into which three parts? | tip, margin, and base |
The ovary of a flower matures into a: | fruit |
A hybrid plant is obtained by: | crossbreeding |
What is the first step in seed germination? | water absorption |
What percentage of the people in the United States are farmers? | 2 |
On average, each farmer in the United States produces enough food for about how many people? | 144 |
Which of the following insects feeds on human waste and then on human food, transmitting disease? | cockroach |
What are the benefits of the insecticide DDT to people who live in mosquito-infested environments? | decreased incidence of malaria |
An infection of the milk-secreting glands of cattle, goats, and other milk-producing animals is known as: | mastitis |
Careers in agriscience include which of the following? | food production, processing and recreation |
What percentage of careers in agriscience require college degrees? | 20 percent |
Agriscience processing, products, and distribution are those parts of the industry that do what to commodities? | haul, grade, process, package, and market |
Which of the following is not part of the renewable natural resource industry? | hydroponics |
The area of agriscience that includes businesses that sell supplies or provide services is: | agriscience supplies and services |
Farming and ranching fall under which career area? | production agriculture |
A(n) _____ SAE is for students who want to conduct activities for a profit. | entrepreneurship |
The acronym USDA stands for the government agency known as: | United States Department of Agriculture |
What is the meaning of the Greek word bios? | life |
It is accurate to say that organic food: | has been raised without chemical pesticides |
What is another name for a beast of burden? | donkey |
Which of the following is considered a colored horse breed? | pinto |
Members of the horse family are ____________________ hands or more tall. | 14.2 |
A(n) ____________________ which measures 4 inches, is used as a unit of measure for member of the horse family to determine the size of horses, mules, donkeys, and ponies. | hand |
In animal feed, what is the average percentage of water? | 10-20 |
Carbohydrates make up what percentage of animal rations? | 75 percent |
In the poultry digestive system, food is stored in a crop and passed to the ____________________, where is it ground up. | gizzard |
___________________ animals need very specific amino acids. Ruminant animals need quantity of ____________________ more than quality. | monogastric , protein |
An injection that goes just under the skin is called: | subcutaneous |
Which of the following is not a form for the manufacture and sales of animal drugs? | cannula |
What is the purposes of mitosis? | cell regeneration, growth, and asexual reproduction |
What 1793 invention profoundly impacted the settlement of the United States by opening up the southern portion of the country to vast fiber crop production? | Cotton Gin |
What reproduction technique is used by plant breeders to develop genetically superior plants? | selection |
What is a result of mitosis? | cell regeneration |
The industry that grows, manages, and harvests trees for lumber, poles, posts, panels, paper, and many other commodities | forestry |
What are cereal crops | wheat, barley, rice and oats |
Which asexual plant propagation method involves separating the main part of a plant into smaller plants? | division |
How are bolts used versus screws | bolts are used in conjunction with a nut, screws are used by themselves |
What is hydraulics? | the use of liquid to transfer force |
A ruler, square, chalk line, measuring tape are all examples of what type of tools | layout |
What part of the speech identifies the importance of a speech? | introduction |
How do you make a motion in parliamentary procedure? | stand and say "I move that" |
What is the standard unit of measurement for the length of wood? | inches |
What is the benefit of a supervised agricultural experience program? | the opportunity to explore agriscience areas and develop work skills |
How are wrenches used | for leverage and turning |
What is the main use of adjustable crescent wrench? | to loosen or tighten a nut or bolt |
What are plants or weeds that completes its lifecycle in one year or growing season? | annual |
When is the appropriate time to wear a dust mask when working? | whenever you're working with small particles that may be inhaled |
Most accidents among farm workers most often involved what? | machinery |
In the food industry what practice promotes good hand hygiene? | washing your hands before handling food |