Science of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising livestock to produce food and fiber.
Agriculture
True or False? Scarcity refers to the shortness in supply compared to the supply which is desired.
True
Name two types of crops that are grown in farms.
Corn; Wheat; Sugarcane; Alfalfa; etc.
True or false? Arable Land refers to any land capable of producing crops.
True
What is the word for maintaining something in its original or existing state.
Preserving
Name one economic factor that determines the type of farming.
Technology, Cost/Value of Land, Proximity to Market, Competition, Amount of Labor
How do you know when information is reliable?
It comes from multiple credible sources.
Define propaganda.
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a particular, doctrine, or point of view.
What is the name of a set of beliefs claiming to be scientific, but cannot be proven using the scientific method?
Pseudo-Science
Food Processing
What is the innovative driving force that has changed farming over time?
Technology
List all three types of pesticides with correct spelling.
Insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
What is it called when plants are grown with nutrients and water without the use of soil
Hydroponics
What is the difference between Labor Intensive and Labor Extensive?
Labor Intensive refers to an operation having high labor expenses. Labor Extensive refers to an operation having low labor expenses.
List all 6 of Ms. Richmond's Classroom Expectations.
Be Prepared Be Kind Be Honest Be Responsible Do Your Best No Profanity