Food Security
The root cause of food insecurity.
Poverty
In flood irrigation, what can happen to the soil when there is too much water?
waterlogged
Term used when a pesticide no longer works in pests.
resistance
What is the main goal of farming?
What is another name for 4th of July?
Independence Day
A severe shortage of food leading to mass starvation, deaths and social disruption.
famine
Why is drip irrigation used in Arizona?
less water lost (due to evaporation)
What does IPM stand for?
Integrated pest management
What is a term used to identify that it was made in a factory? Not natural
synthetic
If Christmas eve is on a Saturday, When will new years eve be?
The next Saturday
What is a condition in which people do not get enough protein and other key nutrients. Get their calories from cheap food high in fat and sugar.
chronic malnutrition
How are furrow and flood irrigation different?
flood entire area is flooded, furrows channels are filled
What is a natural alternative to pesticides?
biological controls, ecological controls, cultivation controls.
What are the three main grain crops?
rice, wheat and corn
When is St. Patrick's Day and Valentine's Day?
March 17th and February 14th
Anemia may result from a deficiency of what?
What are the four irrigation methods and explain them.
furrow, flood, spray, drip
What is one benefit and one problem about using synthetic pesticides?
Answers may vary
Which product is commonly grown in plantation agriculture?
coffee
memorial day
What is overnutrition? Overnutrition plays an important role in what diseases? (give 2)
food energy intake exceeds energy use and causes excess body fat
heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, cancer
_______________ occurs when the salts in groundwater remain in the soil after the water evaporates.
Over time, it can make the soil _____ to plants.
Salinization
Toxic...or a word similar
Name 2 federal agencies that regulate synthetics.
epa, usda, fda
What are the three main categories of agriculture?
Industrialized, traditional and organic
When is Thanksgiving? Need to be specific.
4th Thursday of November