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AGRICULTURE A FINAL
Smitty! Part A Ag Final
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Agriculture
9th Grade
10/31/2012

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What act of Congress established Vocational Agriculture in the public High School?
Definition
Smith-Hughes act in 1917 when WWI was going on.
Term
What are the official FFA colors?
Definition
National Blue and Corn Gold
Term
Who is the Father of the FFA?
Definition
Henry Grose-Close
Term
What is the President stationed by?
Definition
Rising Sun
Term
What is the Vice President stationed by?
Definition
Plow
Term
What is the secretary stationed by?
Definition
Ear of Corn
Term
What is the treasurer stationed by?
Definition
The emblem of George Washington
Term
What is the reporter stationed by?
Definition
The Flag
Term
What is the Sentinel stationed by?
Definition
The Hand Clasp
Term
Name the Six standard student offices and the emblems each is stationed by.
Definition
President-Rising Sun
Vice President-Plow
Secretary-Ear of Corn
Treasurer-Emblem of George Washington
Reporter-Flag
Sentinel-Hand Clasp
Term
Name three symbols found on the FFA emblem.
Definition
Plow, Rising Sun, and Owl
Term
Where was the first National FFA Convention held?
Definition
Kansas City, Missouri
Term
Where will the National FFA Convention be held in 2013?
Definition
Louisville, Kentucky
Term
How many Main Motions can be on the floor at any given time?
Definition
One
Term
How many amendments can be on the floor at a time?
Definition
Two
Term
What does ONE tap of the gavel mean?
Definition
To sit
Term
What does TWO taps of the gavel mean?
Definition
Call to order
Term
What does THREE taps of the gavel mean?
Definition
To stand
Term
How many people populate the world?
Definition
7 Billion
Term
Which two countries have more than 1 Billion people each in their population?
Definition
China and India
Term
How many people live in the US?
Definition
330 Million
Term
What percentage of Americans farm productively?
Definition
Less than 2%
Term
What does PTO stand for?
Definition
Power Take Off
Term
What does ROPS stand for?
Definition
Rollover Protection System
Term
What does SMV stand for?
Definition
Slow Moving Vehicle
Term
What other safety device must be used to make ROPS effective?
Definition
seat belt
Term
True or False? It is okay for someone to ride on the fender of a tractor as long as the driver is wearing a seat belt and the tractor has an equipped ROPS.
Definition
False
Term
The #1 tractor accident is...
Definition
Rollovers
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True or False? One should never leave the tractor while the PTO is engaged.
Definition
True
Term
Why is it important to keep equipment clean?
Definition
To prevent fires
Term
Why should the brakes be locked together when moving down the highway on a tractor?
Definition
The brakes should be together because when you apply pressure to just one brake, it could cause you to swerve into the center lane or into a ditch. You need to apply equal pressure to both tires.
Term
What are some SAE rewards?
Definition
You can earn money, gain experience, develop management skills, and explore careers.
Term
What are the 4 types of SAE?
Definition
Exploratory, Research/Experimentation, Placement, and Ownership
Term
What does SAE stand for?
Definition
Supervised Agricultural Experience
Term
Give an example of Exploratory SAE.
Definition
Shadowing a veterinarian
Term
Give an example of a Research/Experimentation SAE.
Definition
Testing plants in a lab
Term
Give an example of Ownership SAE.
Definition
Owning a Christmas tree farm
Term
Give an example of Placement SAE.
Definition
Working in a florist shop
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