Introduction to Agriculture
Only what percentage of America are employed in the agriculture industry?
20%
What is a biological benefit provided by plants?
Oxygen
What is the general definition of animal welfare?
Provide proper care necessary to ensure the well-being of animals.
What are the 4 main parts of the food chain?
Sun, producer, consumer, decomposer
What are two sources of air pollution?
Humans and Natural Events
What does Agriculture mean in Latin?
The science and art of cultivating the soil
What is the female structure of the flower called?
Pistil
Name two factors that should be considered when selecting a pet.
Purpose, time, cost, maintenance, space
What is an example of people manipulating the food chain?
Domestication of animals
Is oil an exhaustible or inexhaustible resource?
Exhaustible
Rice and tea are a main export of what continent?
Asia
What does (N) stand for?
Nitrogen
What term best describes natural mating in animal reproduction?
Copulation
Who cleans, separates, handles, and prepares food for distributing?
Processor
Name three inexhaustible resources.
Crude oil, coal, minerals ( gold, copper, iron), and soil
What does the U.S. import from Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico?
Coffee
What is perlite?
Gray-white material of volcanic origin used to improve aeration.
Name a source of pets.
Animal shelters, seed stock producers, newspaper advertising, pet stores, online
To safely store food in a refrigerator, the temperature should be what?
40oF (4.4oC)
What is wildlife management?
The practices involved in caring for wildlife and their environment to ensure the continuation of the species.
What state is the leading producer of corn?
Iowa
The perfect soil contains what?
45% mineral matter, 5% organic matter, 25% air, 25% water
Name a source of livestock and fish.
Seed stock producers, sale barns, commercial feeders, independent advertisers, fish hatcheries, online auctions, sales
What fiber is made from petroleum products?
Polyester
What is water hardness?
The amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water.