AgApps Obj. 2.01 - Global Ag

Multiple Choice

(2.01) Which is an applied science?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Entomology

• Physics

Multiple Choice

(2.01) Discovering new ways of controlling crop pests is best described as:

• agricultural marketing.

• agriculture sales.

• agribusiness.

• agriscience.

Multiple Choice

(2.01) The best term to describe the application of scientific principles and new technologies in agriculture is:

• agribusiness.

• agriscience.

• farming.

• renewable natural resources.

Multiple Choice

Which most likely uses biology and chemistry to develop new ways to control weeds? (2.01)

• agricultural engineer

• agronomist

• floral delivery driver

• butcher

Multiple Choice

(2.01) Which is an applied science that uses principles learned in other sciences to solve practical problems?

• Agriculture

• Physics

• Biology

• Chemistry

Multiple Choice

(2.01) A local tractor dealership is best described as an:

• agribusiness.

• agriculture display.

• agriculture production enterprise.

• agri-marketing service.

Multiple Choice

(2.01) Which is most likely an agribusiness that helps farmers?

• Car dealer

• Physician's office

• Toy manufacturer

• Tractor dealer

Multiple Choice

Which area includes trees, fish, and wildlife? (2.01)

• agriscience supplies and services

• horticulture

• production agriscience

• renewable natural resources

Multiple Choice

(2.01) About what percent of the workforce is farming in the United States?

• 2

• 7

• 10

• 12

Multiple Choice

Land-grant universities such as North Carolina A&T and North Carolina State were established to teach: (2.01)

• agriculture and accounting.

• agriculture and hospitality.

• agriculture and conduct agricultural research.

• biology, chemistry, and physics.

Multiple Choice

(2.01) Which is mostly true of land-grant universities in North Carolina?

• They offered agriculture degree programs in the past but no longer offer them.

• They offer only 2 two-year agriculture-related degree programs.

• They offer four-year agricultural degree programs.

• They have no agricultural degree programs.

Multiple Choice

(2.01) If someone wanted to find the ranking of North Carolina in sweet potato production, what agency would they consult?

• Farm Bureau

• National Resource Conservation Service

• U.S. Department of Agriculture

• U.S. Forest Service

Multiple Choice

(2.01) Which is the best provider of research-based information for individuals and families in agriculture?

• Cooperative Extension Service

• Corporate troubleshooting group

• Professional consultant

• Teamsters union

Multiple Choice

(2.01) The highest beef-cattle-producing states are generally located near states that produce which crop?

• Corn

• Soft red winter wheat

• Spearmint

• Citrus

Multiple Choice

Why might beef cattle and hog producing states be located near corn belt states? (2.01)

• The weather is nice for both corn, beef, and hogs

• Corn makes a good windbreak for cattle and hogs

• Only hogs and cattle eat corn

• Corn is a primary feed for cattle and hogs and is readily available

Multiple Choice

Eastern North Carolina counties are leaders both statewide and nationally in the production of:

• Fraser fir Christmas trees.

• turkeys.

• apples.

• dairy products.

Multiple Choice

(2.01) What is the world's most important source of vegetable oil?

• Soybean

• Corn kernel

• Peanut

• Sunflower seed