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AG ASSOCIATES CERTIFICATION Questions withCorrect Answers
T/F- Agriscience refers to the application of high technology to
agriculture Correct Answer-True
T/F Farming and ranching account for more than half of the jobs in
agriculture Correct Answer-False
T/F- Aquaculture means the study of freshwater, such as lakes or ponds.
Correct Answer-False
T/F- In the United States, the percentage of annual income spend for
food has tended to increase. Correct Answer-False
T/F- Wildlife, trees, and fish are examples of renewable natural
resources. Correct Answer-True
T/F Intensive farming practices will likely play a big role in preserving
our forests. Correct Answer-True
T/F Individuals who work in the field of environmental management
might be helicopter pilots. Correct Answer-True
T/F Potatoes that have been genetically modified to resist the Colorado
potato beetle unfortunately produce a chemical that also produce a
chemical that also affects humans. Correct Answer-False
,T/F Two of the biggest markets for U.S. agriculture products are Canada
and Mexico. Correct Answer-True
T/F There is such thing as a beneficial insect. Correct Answer-True
T/F In 2002, Maryland placed a ban on genetically engineered tomatoes.
Correct Answer-False
T/F Scientists placed a monoclonal antibodies in goats milk. Correct
Answer-False
T/F The Green Revolution fell short of its goal to help countries become
self-sufficient in food production. Correct Answer-False
T/F The soybean is the source of the world's most powerful vegetable
oil. Correct Answer-True
T/F A major problem for humans is to avoid contaminating food and
water with secretions from their own bodies. Correct Answer-True
An insect that feeds on human waste and then on human food,
transmitting disease. Correct Answer-Cockroach
,Pesticide that was banned in 1972 because of its harmful effects on the
environment Correct Answer-DDT
What metal revolutionized agriculture? Correct Answer-Iron
The insecticide DDT has been used to control mosquitoes that carry
which disease? Correct Answer-Malaria
When a tree or other plant is not affected by the presence of a harmful
insect, it is described as being Correct Answer-Immune
T/F- A career in food science limits the individual to work in the lab as a
scientist. Correct Answer-False
T/F- Production agriculture involves producing literature about growing
food crops. Correct Answer-False
T/F- U.S. consumers spend about 15 percent of their income on food.
Correct Answer-False
T/F- Renewable natural resources is an area of agriscience attractive to
those who enjoy working outdoors. Correct Answer-False
The area of agriscience the includes businesses that sell supplies or
provide service is Correct Answer-agricultural supplies and services
, Another term for a resume is a Correct Answer-vita
The SCANS report was written by the Correct Answer-Secretary's
Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills
In what order are college degrees earned? Correct Answer-four-year,
master's, doctorate
A global positioning systems technician is most likely found in which
career area? Correct Answer-agricultural mechanics
Which Cabinet-level secretary developed the SCANS report. Correct
Answer-Secretary of Labor
Farming and ranching fall under which career area Correct Answer-
production agriculture
Of people needed each year to fill positions in the agriculture industry,
approximately how many have the required skilled and knowledge?
Correct Answer-100,000
One out of every _______ jobs in the United States is in the field of
agriscience. Correct Answer-Five
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