World of Agriculture

Which agency is responsible for protecting agriculture from pests and diseases?

• Animal and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS)

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

Which of the following is a computer software program used to plan and design agricultural projects?

• GPS

• GIS

• CAD

• RFID

Which of the following global marketing factors has the ability to change the direction of a business?

• Supply lines

• Government

• Economy

• Consumer trends

Which type of pollution is caused by the use of excess nutrients and pesticides?

• Water

• Soil

• Air

• Crop

What percent of the world's freshwater supply is used for agricultural purposes?

• 70%

• 85%

• 50%

• 65%

Which of the following pathways incorporates nutrition, food safety, and breeding and genetics into their degree programs?

• Animal Systems

• Food Safety and Processing Systems

• Plant Systems

• Natural Resource Systems

Which sector of agribusiness involves packers and advertisements?

• Input

• Primary

• Secondary

• Output

What is the purpose of The Agribusiness Council?

• To provide information about managing human health and environmental risks.

• To provide risk management solutions to strengthen the economic stability through insurance.

• To develop standards for commodities, marketing programs, and agreements for the USDA assistance programs.

• To strengthen the U.S. agricultural sector through private trade and investment solutions in developing countries.

How many satellites are in orbit for the use of GPS?

• 20

• 24

• 14

• 22

Which of the following global marketing factors has the affected by weather, natural disasters, or the cost of fuel?

• Consumer trends

• Economy

• Government

• Supply lines