Ag Jeopardy! (pt 2)

Natural Resources

100

Give an example of an evergreen tree

pine, spruce, fir, juniper, red cedar, oak, etc.

200

Give an example of a deciduous tree

maple, pecan, poplar, sweetgum, any fruit tree, etc. 

300

Name 2 invasive species in Georgia 

kudzu, wisteria, garlic mustard, mimosa tree, tegu, fire ants, wild hogs, etc.

400

Name the innermost part of the tree- this is developed during the tree's first year of life 

pith

500

Explain the connection between agriculture and watersheds

Watersheds provide water to ponds, lakes, rivers, and the ocean. Chemicals and pesticides sprayed on crops can seep into the water supply, effecting the animals and plants in that watershed. 

Careers

100

Give an example of a career in agriculture (not a farmer)

botanist, florist, ferrier, agronomist, forester, vet, marketing designer, chef, etc.

200

This career protects natural resources and wildlife and ensures the safety of hunters and fishers. 

Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources officer, DNR, game warden

300

This career operates large machines on the farm correctly and safely

Heavy equipment operator

400

This career creates ads and commercials to help farmers promote and sell their products. 

marketing designer

500

This career studies soil and crops grown in the soil to help farmers with crop production and troubleshooting when issues arise. 

agronomist 

Crops

100

A crop that can be grown for animal or human consumption

corn, wheat

200

Name a crop that does not have to be replanted every year

fruit/nut trees, blueberries, grapes, etc.

300

The #1 agricultural export of the United States 

Soybeans 

400

The #1 state for cotton production

Texas

500

Name the method that helps prevent erosion in crop fields 

terrace, strip tilling 

Tools and Machines

100

Tractor attachment that cuts down tall weeds and thick grass

mower/rotary mower

200

Before the invention of tractors, these animals were often used to plow and prepare fields for planting

horses and mules

300

This machine is responsible for spraying crop fields with chemicals and pesticides to prevent diseases and pest damage 

Sprayer

400

Farmers use this to keep animals contained, it does not require electricity

barbed wire 

500

This liquid is required for tractors and other farm machines to run correctly. It is also used for some vehicles. 

diesel 

Fun Facts

100

The club/organization that teaches students who are interested agriculture and leadership about fundamentals of agriculture and it's importance. 

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

200

The top 2 commodities in Georgia 

cotton and broiler chickens 

300

This is when an area has lack of rain over a long period of time.

drought

400

The state with the most farms  

Texas

500

This method of farming requires no soil and is virtually pest and chemical free 

hydroponics