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Ag Foundations Exam Review Sem 2
Final Exam Semester 2 Ag Found
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Agriculture
9th Grade
05/18/2011

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How have ag jobs and careers changed?
Definition
More Demand for college grads, higher salaries, more jobs in ag!
Term
Anna Baldwin
Definition
Milking Machine
Term
Cyrus McCormick
Definition
Reaper
Term
Eli Whitney
Definition
Cotton Gin
Term
John Deere
Definition
Steel Plow
Term
Green Revolution
Definition
1960's great advancement in world food production
Term
Smith Hughes Act
Definition
National Vocational Education Act
Term
Christopher Columbus
Definition
Brought Livestock to new world
Term
Gregor Mendel
Definition
Studied Heredity
Term
Why do most accidents happen on the farm?
Definition
Human Error
Term
NSC
Definition
National Safety Council
Term
What does the NSC do?
Definition
Keeps a record of safety info, accidents, and deaths.
Term
OSHA
Definition
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Term
What does OSHA do?
Definition
OSHA monitors employers and requires them to provide a safe working environment.
Term
What is the RIGHT TO KNOW LAW?
Definition
Employees must be notified about hazards!
Term
If something breaks in the lab, what should you do first?
Definition
Tell the teacher.
Term
Convert
9 grams to centigrams
Definition
900 centigrams
Term
Convert 9 grams to milligrams
Definition
9000 mg
Term
Convert 9 milligrams to centigrams
Definition
.9 centigrams
Term
Which number in a sequence has the most uncertainty?
Definition
The last number in a sequence has the most uncertainty because it could be rounded.
Term
What is PPE?
Definition
Personal Protective Equipment.
Term
List PPE
Definition
Welding Mask
Goggles
Respirator
Gloves
Term
What do you use Gloves for?
Definition
any manner of activities (hand protection)
Term
What do you use a respirator for?
Definition
Applying Pesticides or Dealing with things that you Should NOT Breath!
Term
What do you use Goggles for?
Definition
Using Machinery, Dealing with Acids
Term
What do you use a Welding Mask for?
Definition
Welding.
Term
What is a unit of protoplasmic material with a nucleus and cell walls?
Definition
A Cell.
Term
What theory states that the cell is the basic unit of structure in living things?
Definition
Cell Theory.
Term
Only this type of cell has Chloroplast and a Cell Wall.
Definition
Plant Cell.
Term
What makes an animal cell different than a plant cell?
Definition
Pair of Centrioles.
Term
What do Animal and Plant Cells have in common?
Definition
Nucleus
Cell Membrane
Smooth and Rough ER
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
etc
Term
The flow of fluid from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is known as what?
Definition
Osmosis
Term
What is a Gamete?
Definition
Reproductive and Sex Cell.
Term
What is a Zygote?
Definition
A fertilized egg.
Term
What are the steps to the scientific method?
Definition
Problem/Question
Research
Hypothesis
Design Experiment
Collect Data
Draw Conclusions
Term
What is Genetic Engineering?
Definition
The movement of genes or DNA from one cell or organism to another.
Term
What is Biotechnology?
Definition
The use of cells or components of cells to produce products or processes.
Term
Creating an exact duplicate is known as what?
Definition
Cloning
Term
Crossing two different species to achieve a desired outcome is known as what?
Definition
Hybridization.
Term
Mating of animals that are related is known as what?
Definition
Inbreeding.
Term
Mating adults of the same species who have characteristics desired in the offspring is known as???
Definition
Selective Breeding.
Term
What is IPM?
Definition
Integrated Pest Management.
Term
Why is IPM important?
Definition
IPM is a pest control program based on multiple control methods and practices.
Reduces the use of Pesticides.
Minimizes Environmental Damage.
Term
Name the two types of IPM.
Definition
Biological and Chemical Methods
Term
What is an example of Biological IPM?
Definition
Releasing Lady bugs to control pests.
Term
What is an example of chemical IPM?
Definition
Using Pesticides.
Term
One type of wildlife living and feeding on another without killing it is known as ???
Definition
Parasite
Term
Wildlife living together without harming or helping each other is known as ???
Definition
Commensalism.
Term
Two types of wildlife competing for and eating the same types of food is known as ???
Definition
Competition.
Term
Two types of wildlife living together for the mutual benefit of both is known as ???
Definition
Mutualism.
Term
What does a plant need for photosynthesis?
Definition
CO2
Water
Light Energy
Chlorophyll (found in leaves)
Term
What is photosynthesis?
Definition
When a plant makes sugar/food for itself.
Term
There are light independent reactions as a part of photosynthesis. What is this known as?
Definition
Calvin Cycle
Term
What is the purpose of Xylem?
Definition
Xylem carries water & nutrients UP from the roots to the leaves.
Term
What is the purpose of Phloem?
Definition
Phloem carries food down from the leaves to the rest of the plant.
Term
How do insects know where to go to get pollen?
Definition
Scent from the flower OR
Colorful petals attract the insect
*** The Flower is Responsible for Attracting Insects ***
Term
What is the process of increasing the number of species or perpetuating a species?
Definition
Propogation.
Term
What is Sexual Propogation?
Definition
Reproduction involving a seed or egg that is fertilized.
Term
What is Asexual Propogation?
Definition
Reproduction using a part or parts of a parent plant to create a new one. Example: Cuttings
Term
Describe an Annual plant.
Definition
Life cycle is completed in one growing season.
Term
Describe a biennial plant.
Definition
Plant that takes two growing seasons to complete its life cycle.
Term
What is the name of a plant that lives from year to year?
Definition
Perennial.
Term
What is the production, distribution, and arranging of cut flowers, potted plants and greenery and flowering herbaceous plants?
Definition
Floriculture.
Term
What is the collective term for the male parts of the flower?
Definition
Stamen
Term
What does the stamen consist of?
Definition
Filament
Anther
Pollen
Term
What is the collective term for the female parts of the flower?
Definition
Pistal
Term
What does the Pistal include?
Definition
Stigma
Style
Ovary
Ovules
Term
The application of scientific principles and new technologies to agriculture is known as what?
Definition
Agriscience.
Term
The science that deals with the production (including growth and care), management, using and marketing of animals is known as???
Definition
Animal Science.
Term
What is the correct term for Cat?
Definition
Feline.
Term
What is the correct term for Cow?
Definition
Bovine
Term
What is the correct term for Dog?
Definition
Canine.
Term
What is the correct term for Pig?
Definition
Swine.
Term
What is a young femal bovine?
Definition
Heifer
Term
What is a young female Swine?
Definition
Gilt.
Term
What is a mature female Bovine?
Definition
Cow
Term
What is a mature female swine?
Definition
Sow
Term
What is an Intact Male Bovine?
Definition
Bull.
Term
What is an Intact Male Swine?
Definition
Boar
Term
This sytem includes the central and peripheral parts of the body that controls movements and functions of the body
Definition
Nervous System
Term
This System controls Breathing
Definition
Respiratory
Term
This system provides food for the body and its system
Definition
Digestive
Term
This system provides food and oxygen to the cells of the body.
Definition
Circulatory
Term
An animal with a single compartment stomach is known to have what type of digestive system?
Definition
Monogastric.
Term
Give an example of a monogastric animal
Definition
Pig
Term
What type of digestive system can be described as having a stomach with more than one compartment, polygastric, and can digest roughage?
Definition
Ruminant
Term
Give examples of animals with Ruminant Digestive Systems
Definition
Cow
Sheep
Goat
Term
True or False - Diseases can be spread from animals to humans.
Definition
True
Term
What is the name of a disease that is passed from animal to human?
Definition
Zoonoses
Term
Calculate the following fertilizer ratio: 6-12-18
Definition
1-2-3
Term
Calculate the following fertilizer ratio: 15-20-15
Definition
3-4-3
Term
What is the use of a ball peen hammer?
Definition
Hammers Metal
Term
What is the use of a sledge hammer?
Definition
Destruction Work
Term
What is the use of a Curved Claw Hammer?
Definition
Hammer and Remove Nails
Term
What is the most common hummer in the ag industry?
Definition
Curved Claw Hammer.
Term
What is yearly maintenance?
Definition
Yearly or scheduled maintenance would be something you do on a schedule to keep your car working properly such as changing the oil.
Term
What is preventive maintenance?
Definition
Preventive maintenance includes things that you do to prevent problems from occuring (such as checking air pressure, checking fluid levels, and cleaning the car)
Term
What are important things to remember when changing oil?
Definition
Use the correct type of oil
Change oil in a cool engine
Term
What can happen if you choke an engine too much
Definition
The engine will flood if too much fuel is in the combustion chamber.
Term
How would an employer know if you meant to leave something blank on a job application?
Definition
Mark the answer N/A or not applicable.
Term
Where do you look during an interview with another person?
Definition
Look at the person doing the interview.
Term
What do you do if you do not know an answer to a question that they ask you?
Definition
If you do not know an answer do not make it up. Just tell them you don't know it. You could tell them you will find out.
Term
What should you do at work about a complaining co-worker?
Definition
Continue working and ignore the co-worker.
Term
What are personality traits?
Definition
Personality traits are the way a person acts.
Term
Give examples of good personality traits for a worker.
Definition
On time, dependable, sociable, hardworking, and energetic.
Term
Give examples of bad personality traits.
Definition
Mean, rude, and late.
Term
What is the purpose of a resume?
Definition
A resume proveds a potential employer with a brief history of a person's education, work experience, and other qualifications for employement.
Term
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
Definition
A cover letter is always sent with a resume to introduce yourself to an employer and tell your reason for applying.
Term
If there are hazards in the workplace, what is the employer required to do? In other words, what is the "Right to Know Law"?
Definition
They must tell you of hazards in the workplace due to the "Right to Know Law".
Term
Why would someone want to own their own business?
Definition
One can control when they work, how much they work, and their own destiny.
Term
What is the purpose of the following paliamentary procedure:
Main Motion
Definition
Basic motion to present a proposal for first time.
Term
What is the purpose of the following paliamentary procedure:
Adjourn
Definition
Close a meeting.
Term
What is the purpose of the following paliamentary procedure:
Division of the House
Definition
Call for a counted vote becuase you disagree with the vote results as stated by the chair.
Term
What is the purpose of the following paliamentary procedure:
Refer to Committee
Definition
Send a motion to a committee to further study or discuss and bring back to the assembly, sometimes done when the assembly cannot make the decision on their own or they don't have time to fully discuss it.
Term
What is the purpose of the following paliamentary procedure:
Point Of Order
Definition
Call attention to a breach in the rules.
Term
What is the purpose of the following paliamentary procedure:
Recess
Definition
Take a Break in the meeting
Term
What do the following gavel taps mean
One
Two
Three
Definition
One Tap-Sit
Two Taps-Call to Order
Three Taps-Stand
Term
What are the requirements of the Greenhand Degree?
Definition
Be enrolled in ag education.
Have plans for a SAE.
Haved learned the Creed Motto and salute.
Describe the emblem, colors, and symbols.
Explain the code of ethics, and proper use of the jacket.
Have satisfactory knowledge of the history of the organization and the chapter constitution.
Know the duties and responsbilities of members.
Own or have access to the official manual and student handbook.
Submit a written application.
Term
What is fermenation? Give examples of fermented food.
Definition
Fermentation is a chemical change that involves foaming as gas is released. Ex: Cheese, Wine, Beer, Vinegar, Pickles, and Sauerkraut.
Term
What can cause animal disease?
Definition
Physiological defects, unsanitary conditions, and poor pastures. Disease is not related to animal nutrition.
Term
How can you keep animal diseases from spreading?
Definition
The best way to keep disease from speading is to keep animals separate (Build Fences).
Term
When ticks and tick fever became a problem with cattle in Florida, the ranchers used what to help prevent disease from spreading?
Definition
They built fences.
Term
What is Animal Rights?
Definition
Believe that animals should have the same rights as humans and be treated as such.
Term
What is animal welfare?
Definition
Believe that animals should be treated humanely and not cruelly but not just like humans and can be used for agriculture purposes.
Term
What do Agriculturalists identify themselves with...Animal Rights OR Animal Welfare?
Definition
Agriculturalists Identify More With Animal Welfare.
Term
Who Regulates to the Animal Welfare Act?
Definition
USDA.
Term
What is the purpose of animals being used in research?
Definition
Animals are used in research to help benefit society for many different reasons such as providing us with valuable information (Medical reasons)
Term
What is a unit of measurement for lumber that equals 1x12x12 or any combination thereof that equals 144 called??
Definition
A Board Foot.
Term
Why shouldn't you wear loose clothing when operating machinery?
Definition
It can become caught in the machinery and cause you to become hurt or killed.
Term
Can medical equipment by re-used? If so, what needs to be done first.
Definition
Certain medical equipment can be re-used if it is sterilized before re-using it.
Term
Before operating a tractor or piece of equipment in Ag class, what should you do first?
Definition
You should always read the manual and be trained to operate any equipment. Also, check to make sure there is nothing around it that could be run over.
Term
What is a deciduous tree or plant?
Definition
A deciduous tree or plant loses its leaves every year.
Term
What is an evergreen tree or plant?
Definition
An evergreen does not lose its leaves on a yearly basis.
Term
What is the difference in a forest with even-aged trees and a forest with mixed-aged trees?
Definition
A forest with even-aged trees would have trees all of the same age or close to it. Mixed-age forest have trees of many different ages and better support all kinds of wildlife.
Term
Define Organic Matter as it relates to Soil!
Definition
Organic matter in soil originates from living things such as plants and animals that die.
Term
What helps decay organic matter?
Definition
Humus helps decay organic matter. Humus is partially created by microbes in the soil.
Term
What is mechanical weathering/erosion?
Definition
Mechanical Weathering/Erosion is weathering by which physical forces breakdown soil as a river cutting through the soil, or snow (ice caps) melting on a mountain.
Term
What is Chemical Weathing/Erosion?
Definition
Chemical Weathering/Erosion is weathering of rocks and minerals by something such as Acid Rain.
Term
What is meant by BUYING FUNCTION?
Definition
SELECTION of a product or service to be marketed or sold for a profit.
Term
What is meant by DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION?
Definition
DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION is PHYSICAL ORGANIZATION & DELIVERY of a product or service.
Term
What is meant by PROMOTING FUNCTION?
Definition
PROMOTING FUNCTION is the PLAN to make customers AWARE of the product or service.
Term
What is the SELLING FUNCTION?
Definition
SELLING FUNCTION is MARKET RESEARCH, SALES PLAN, & SALES CLOSURES.
Term
If you were operating a cow-calf operation, what would be one of your main concerns regarding efficiency?
Definition
A large concern in a cow-calf operation would be the rate production for your cows.
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