Vocabulary
The study of living organisms
What is the main purpose of agriculture?
To feed the world
What did John Deere create?
Steel bottom plow
What year were silos created?
1875
Name 2 byproducts of pigs
Lard, dog toys, fertilizer
What is the definition of science?
The study of natural occurrances
How many people does the average farmer feed?
129 people
What did Cyrus McCormick create?
The reaper
What is one crop grown in all 50 states?
Corn
Name 2 byproducts of cattle
What is the definition of Agriculture?
The science or practice of growing and harvesting of plants and animals.
What percent of their yearly income does the average American spend on food?
7.1%
What years were the reaper and the steel bottom plow built?
reaper: 1831 and plow: 1837
Where does the US ship most of their soybeans?
China
Name 2 byproducts of corn
Ethanol, corn stalk bales
What is the definition of Stewardship?
Preserving resources for the use by future generations
Why does agriculture thrive in America? 3 reasons
Soil type, climate, topography, population
What did the average farm look like in the 1800s?
Small family owned diverse farm
What livestock is Indiana number 1 at producing?
Ducks
Name 4 of the 5 uses of plants
Food, decoration, medicine, shelter, and clothing
What is the definition of byproduct with an example?
A secondary product and leather
If a family has a yearly income of $50,000 and they spend 10% on buying food, how much money do they spend on food in a year?
$5,000
Name 3 major inventions that shaped production agriculture
Thresher, reaper, steel bottom plow, combine, combustion engine
Why is agriculture considered a science?
Name 5 uses of animals
Food, clothing, household items, medicine, and service