agronomy
exam
1
80%
of
mankind's
diet
is
provided
by
seeds
of
less
than
_______
plants
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-12
(a
dozen)
A
common
misconception
is
that
farmers
are
the
people
thatuse
the
greatest
concentration
of
chemical
pesticides
per
acre.
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-true
A
place
where
plants
are
propagated
and
grown
to
a
usable
size
is
called:
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-nursery
A
trap
crop
grown
to
protect
the
main
crop
from
a
pest.
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-true
Agriculture
is
the
practice
of
cultivating
land
to
raise
food,livestock
feed,
fiber,
or
fuel
from
crops
or
livestock
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-true
Agronomy
is
the
branch
of
agriculture
that
deals
with
thestudy
of
principles
and
practices
of
crop
production.
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-true
Americans
eat
more
eggs
now
than
they
did
in
1970.
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-false
Americans
eat
more
poultry
now
than
they
did
in
1970
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-true
Americans
eat
more
red
meat
now
than
they
did
in
1970.
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-false
An
example
of
an
oilseed
crop
is
which
of
the
following?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-corn
Animal
and
Plant
Health
Inspection
Service
does
what
for
US
agriculture
with
regards
to
pests?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-protects
Animal
and
Plant
Health
Inspection
Service
does
what
for
US
imports?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-monitors
for
diseases,
noxious
weeds,
and
regulates
plant
and
animal
production
Any
crop
designated
to
be
the
main
source
of
profit
is
considered
the
_________
crop.
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-main
Arboriculture
is
silviculture
but
in
an
urban
setting.
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-true
As
of
2020
what
is
the
budget
for
the
USDA?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-1 19
billion
Based
on
2007
statistics
how
many
births
are
there
per
day?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-353,015 Bigger
carts
give
illusion
of
less
items
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-true
Biofuel
crops
are
grown
to
be
used
as
an
alternative
to
fossil
fuels.
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-true
Biomass
crops
are
grown
for
their
foliage
to
be
used
as
a
source
of
energy.
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-true
By
what
year
will
the
majority
of
the
worlds
population
be
disconnected
from
the
earth?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-2050
Cash
crops
are
short
maturing,
planted
between
seasons
,and
utilize
left
over
fertilizer
and
soil
moisture.
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-true
Catch
crops
are
also
known
as
__________________
crops
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-emergency
Central
and
South
American
cultures
domesticated
which
plant(s):
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-corn,
beans,
squash
Cereal
or
grain
crops
are
grown
for
their
edible
seeds.
Matchthe
correct
answers.
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-cereals=
human
consumption
grains=
for
animal
consumption
Cotton
has
always
been
the
most
important
crop
in
theSouthern
United
States.
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-false
Cotton
is
most
important
for
__________________.
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-clothing
Cover
crops
are
grown
to
prevent
soil
erosion,
enhance
soil
fertility
and
improve
water
filtration.
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-true
Crops
that
were
grown
in
the
fertile
crescent
are:
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-wheat,
vegetables,
dates,
figs
Disease
resistant
plants
were
first
developed
in
what
year?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-1910
Drug
crops
are
grown
for
medicinal/
therapeutic
uses.
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-true
East
Asian
cultures
domesticated
what
plant?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-rice
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