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Who is Ms. Slusser's favorite president?
Teddy Roosevelt!
What percentage of land is used for agriculture?
21%
Name the main causes of soil degradation..
deforestation, overgrazing, monocropping, heavy chemical use
pasteurization uses ____ to kill germs in substances like milk, juice, and other products.
Heat!!!
Who is Ms. Slusser's favorite NFL team?
Buffalo Bills! Hence the sweatshirt
Why is it important to safely handle food products...
secures food sources for a growing population, helps to not allow us to become sick from ingesting foodborne illnesses.
What percentage of the Earth is covered in water?
75%
depletes nutrients, compacts, soil, increases erosion
True / False : Spaghetti and Meatballs has more protein than chicken salad.....
True!
How do foodborne illnesses spread?
cross contamination
Which has more protein... cheese pizza or chicken noodle soup??
Cheese pizza!!!!!
If we combined agricultural lands around the world, they would make up the size of what continent??
Africa
Name some sustainable farming practices to help restore soil health..
covercropping, crop rotation, composting, reducing chemical use
What temperature does poultry need to be cooked to?
165!
What kind of environment do bacteria like to grow in??
Which president brought the first Christmas tree into the White House??
Franklin Pierce.
Name the four MAIN crops grown around the world...
Rice, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat
What is cover cropping, why is it helpful for soil?
using other crops to not leave the soil exposed while the main crop is not planted ---- protects soil from erosion, adds nutrients.
What temperature does beef, steaks, and roasts need to be cooked to?
145
What percentage of Christmas trees does North Carolina produce each year??
20%
How many people are expected to be on Earth in the year 2050?
10 billion!
Name some dangers of using synthetic fertilizers...
kills beneficial microbes, pollutes waterways, and degrades soil structure
Name three bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses...
Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria Monocytogenes
Name a pro and a con of having a real Christmas tree..
Multiple correct answers, I'll be the judge!