Animal science
What is the process of removing young animals from their mothers called?
Weaning
What is the process by which plants make their own food?
Photosynthesis
What are the three main soil particles?
Sand, silt, and clay
What tool is used to measure soil pH?
Soil pH tester
What is one method farmers use to reduce soil erosion?
Planting cover crops
What is the process of giving birth in livestock called?
Parturition
What is the male part of a flower called?
Stamen
What term describes soil’s ability to hold water?
Water-holding capacity
What tool is used to dig narrow holes for planting seeds
Dibber or trowel
What is planting different crops in the same field each year called?
Crop rotation
What type of digestive system do cattle have?
Ruminant (four-chambered stomach)
What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
What is the top layer of soil called?
Topsoil
What device measures soil moisture levels?
Moisture meter
What type of energy is created using wind turbines?
Wind energy
What is the term for animals with one hoof per foot?
Monogastric ungulates (e.g., horses)
What plant part anchors it in the soil and absorbs water and nutrients?
Roots
What nutrient is responsible for strong root growth?
Phosphorus
What tool is used for measuring rainfall?
Rain gauge
What method uses natural predators instead of pesticides?
Biological control
What is the name of the first milk produced by mammals after giving birth?
Colostrum
What process involves transferring pollen from one flower to another?
Pollination
What is the mixture of mineral particles, organic matter, water, and air called?
Soil composition
What farm machine harvests grain crops?
Combine harvester
What is the practice of maintaining forests for long-term use called?
Sustainable forestry