Ag Associates: Std. 1 History & Impact

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What modern day invention was created by research conducted for mosquito control?

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aerosol can

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How many cents of every dollar do farmers receive?

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11.6

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Of all the people needed each year to fill positions in the agriculture industry, approximately how many have the required skills and knowledge?

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100,000

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What is barbed wire?

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Type of fencing material for cattle to keep them in an area

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What pesticide was banned in 1972 because it softened birds' egg shells?

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DDT

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What is the most common vehicle used to transport food in US?

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refrigerated truck

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Which event resulted in developing countries being able to produce higher-yielding, disease-resistant, and insect-resistant varieties of small grain?

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Green Revolution

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Who is credited with discovering the effects of genetics on plant characteristics and is called "the Father of Genetics”?

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Gregor Mendel

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What percentage of the people in the US are farmers?

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2%

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What metal revolutionized agriculture?

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Iron