PA Agriculture
True or False- interdependence creates a network of services that help a community.
True
Who invented the hay baler?
William Ruth
Where did John Chapman plant apple trees?
Ohio country
What are grits made from?
Corn
Which state has the best soil for growing corn?
Pennsylvania
Which region is known for growing grain, corn, and beans?
Ridge and Valley
Who created a hardy York imperial apple?
Jonathan Jessup
What do botanists study?
plants
A _______ gives the inventor the right to be the only one to make or sell the invention for a certain number of years.
patent
Corn must be stored in the freezer in order for it to keep its ______
Sweetness
Which region exports grape jelly?
Lake Erie Coastal Plain
Who bred a larger pig (Chester White pig)?
James Jeffries
How did Bartram first learn about plants?
Reading books
Who granted the patent?
the king of England
When is sweet corn harvested?
late summer
True or False- specializing means that the farmer grows the crops, ships the crops, and sells the crops at the market.
False
What did Abe Zimmerman invent?
portable engine
What were apples used for?
Cider
What did Sybilla Masters invent?
hay baler
How many ears grow on one corn stalk?
two
Which region makes maple syrup?
Lake Erie Coastal Plain
What does the word "exported" mean?
to send something to another place (country)
Who is considered the "father of American botany"? Chapman or Bartram?
John Bartram
Who was the first woman to receive a patent for an invention?
Sybilla Masters
What does the word "imported" mean?
To bring something into our country