Ag/FFA
What are the FFA Colors?
National Blue and Corn Gold
Protective double layer that surrounds the cell; let’s some things in and keeps other things out
Cell membrane
What is the soil composed of?
water, mineral, organic matter, air (pore space)
those animals that feed on other animals that they have not killed
scavengers
PPE stands for
Personal Protective Equipment
What are three careers in the plant industry of ag?
Any suitable plant careers deemed correct by instructor
Gel-like material found throughout the cell that the organelles are suspended.
Cytoplasm
Which layer is typically darker in color and is more susceptible to erosion and compaction. Where we would grow plants in a field or garden.
Top Soil- A Horizon
Involves the transfer of energy from green plants (producer) through a single series of organisms.
Food chain
Never use equipment that is damaged, working incorrectly, or making strange sounds.
True
What does SAE stand for?
Supervised Agriculture Experience
provides the energy needed for the cellular respiration.
mitochondria
What are the three sizes of soil particles in order from smallest to largest?
clay, silt, sand
What are the four types of heterotrophs?
Carnivores, Omnivores, Herbivores, Detritivores
Throwing is ok if it is only for a short distance or if someone needs something quickly.
False
Name two of the commodities produced in Dyer County.
Any two that seem correct
Wraps around the nucleus and transports material like proteins throughout the cell.
Endoplasmic reticulum
What is the layer below the subsoil that has not been weathered by the soil-forming processes?
Parent Material- Horizon C
What are abiotic factors? Give the definition and two examples
Non-living things that influence an environment:
intensity of light
range of temperatures
amount of moisture
soil structure
availability of minerals
supply of elements
Name one example of protective devices on equipment.
guards, safety switches (a.k.a. kill switches), safety color paint
What are three symbols in the FFA emblem? What do they mean?
The cross section of the ear of corn provides the foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture. It is also a symbol of unity, as corn is grown in every state of the nation.
The rising sun signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.
The plow signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.
The eagle is a national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.
The owl, long recognized for its wisdom, symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.
The words "Agricultural Education" and "FFA" are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.
What organelles does a plant cell have that an animal cell does not?
cell wall, chloroplast, large central vacuole
What texture is a soil that is 75% sand, 10% silt, 15% clay?
Sandy Loam
What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?
Autotrophs (producers) can synthesize their own food from inorganic compounds and a usable energy source. Heterotrophs are dependent on others for energy sources.
Name three safety rules you need to remember in Ag Lab spaces?
Any Three