Agriculture

Growing plants and raising animals to sell for food and resources is called:

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Government

Many people in our state work for the government. What part of the state do these people work in?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

There are 6 million of these animals in Nebraska. They are used for meat. They are raised in the sandhills where grass is good to eat.

• chicken

• beef cattle

• dairy cow

• sheep

Wheat is only grown in the eastern part of Nebraska.

• True

• False

The #1 crop in Nebraska is:

• soybeans

• wheat

• alfalfa

• corn

Nebraska is a major producer of corn and ethanol.

• True

• False

Nebraska consistently ranks first in the nation in popcorn production.

• True

• False

Soybeans are an important crop in Nebraska. What list correctly identifies where soybeans are used?

• oils, soaps, biodiesel fuel

• bread, cheese, eggs

• milk, butter, ice cream

• steak, hamburger, roast

Nebraska agriculture contributes billions of dollars to our economy each year.

• True

• False

There are about 2 million of these animals in Nebraska. They produce something that is good to drink and good for your bones.

• beef cattle

• dairy cow

• sheep

• poultry