Key Terms
What is agriculture?
Growing crops and raising animals to meet people's needs.
Fruits, vegetables, flour, oils, sugar, or starches.
Meat
What is forestry?
Planting, caring for, and harvesting trees.
Name one job or area of work in agriculture.
Animal science, plant science, forestry, food science, or agribusiness.
What is a commodity?
A raw farm product that can be bought, sold, or made into something else.
What plant gives us a soft, white fiber used to make clothing?
Cotton
Milk
What is lumber?
Wood cut into boards
What does an animal geneticist study?
The DNA, or genes, of animals.
What is an agricultural by-product?
A second product made when a farm product is processed. Leather is an example.
Jute and Hemp
What animal does pork come from?
Pigs
What is pulp?
Small pieces of wood used to make paper.
How can an animal geneticist help farmers?
By learning which genes affect animal traits and disease resistance.
What is aquaculture?
Raising water plants and animals, such as fish, for food.
Rayon, Nylon, or polyester
Name two types of poultry.
Chickens, turkeys, ducks or geese
Name two nutrients found in food.
Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, or minerals. Any two.
About how many U.S. jobs are connected to agriculture?
About 22 million jobs.
What is the difference between a natural fiber and a synthetic fiber?
Natural fibers come from plants or animals. synthetic fibers are made using petroleum and other materials.
What are the two main types of trees used in forestry?
Hardwood and softwood
Name two animal fibers that can be used to make clothing.
Wool and fur
What happens to wood fibers when paper is made?
The fibers are pressed ad dried so they stick together.
Name three areas of work in agriculture.
Any three: agribusiness, agricultural education, animal science, aquaculture, biotechnology, food science, forestry, natural resource management, plant science, or soil science.