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AGRONOMY 1307 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Name: Score:118 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 118
What state is 1st in cotton production?
Iowa
Utah
Kansas
Texas
Term 2 of 118
This type of agronomy is the science of vegetable growing.
Agronomy
Fiber
Olericulture
Pomology
Term 3 of 118
Sir John Lawes invented what in 1843?
nutrient pollution
crop rotation
commercial fertilizer
antibiotic use
,Term 4 of 118
A common misconception about farmers and pesticides
is that farmers never use any pesticides on their crops.
is that farmers have no knowledge about the impact of pesticides on the environment.
is that farmers are the people that use the greatest concentration of chemical pesticides
per acre.
is that farmers always rely on organic farming methods.
Term 5 of 118
Who invented cereal foods in 1900?
-wheat, barley, vegetables, dates, figs, olives & grapes
1900-William & Harvey Kellogg
true (+32lbs)
washington
Term 6 of 118
T or F: The Soil Conservation Service was renamed the NRCS
True
False
Term 7 of 118
What year did the Pilgrims land at Plymouth.
1803
1620
1619
1607
,Term 8 of 118
Cotton is most important for __________________.
fruit
water
metal
fiber
Term 9 of 118
Per the USDA a farm is defined by what monetary value?
a place with at least 10 acres of land
any place which $1,000 or more of agricultural products are sold annually
a farm is defined by the number of animals it houses
any location where livestock is raised
Term 10 of 118
T or F: Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Agencies provide financial stability for at risk
farmers
True
False
Term 11 of 118
T or F: Americans eat more red meat now than they did in 1970?
True
False
, Term 12 of 118
Based on 2007 statistics how many births are there per day?
•353,025 births per day
•353,015 births per day
•358,015 births per day
•354,015 births per day
Term 13 of 118
Forestry
is the art and science of managing forests, tree plantations, and related natural
resources
involves the breeding and raising of domesticated animals.
focuses on urban planning and development.
refers to the study of underwater ecosystems.
Term 14 of 118
80% of man kinds diet is provided by seeds of less that ______________ plants
a hundred
a couple
a dozen
a thousand
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