Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Quiz

What is agribusiness?

• The coordination of all activities that contribute to the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources.

• The study of genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domesticated farm animals.

• The involvement in water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues.

• The discovery of new food sources, analysis of food content, and development of ways to process, preserve, package, or store food.

What do people in the Animal Systems pathway work on?

• Developing better ways of producing and processing meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products.

• Conducting hazardous-waste management studies and evaluating the significance of the hazard.

• Discovering new food sources and analyzing food content.

• Helping to develop, maintain, and manage the forest and natural environment.

What do people in the Environmental Service Systems pathway do?

• Coordinate all activities that contribute to the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources.

• Study genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domesticated farm animals.

• Work on water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues.

• Discover new food sources, analyze food content, and develop ways to process, preserve, package, or store food.

What is the focus of the Food Products and Processing Systems pathway?

• Developing better ways of producing and processing meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products.

• Conducting hazardous-waste management studies and evaluating the significance of the hazard.

• Working on water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues.

• Studying plants and their growth to improve the nutritional value of crops and the quality of seeds.

What tasks do people in the Natural Resources Systems pathway perform?

• Developing, maintaining, and managing the forest and natural environment.

• Conducting hazardous-waste management studies and evaluating the significance of the hazard.

• Working on water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues.

• Studying plants and their growth to improve the nutritional value of crops and the quality of seeds.

What do people in the Plant Systems pathway study?

• Genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domesticated farm animals.

• Water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues.

• New food sources, food content analysis, and food processing techniques.

• Plants and their growth to improve crop production and conserve natural resources.

What knowledge do people in the Power, Structural & Technical Systems pathway apply?

• Engineering, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, power, structures, and controls.

• Genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domesticated farm animals.

• Water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues.

• New food sources, food content analysis, and food processing techniques.

What is the main focus of Agricultural Engineers?

• Developing, maintaining, and managing the forest and natural environment.

• Designing agricultural structures and machinery, and improving processing of agricultural products.

• Working on water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues.

• Studying plants and their growth to improve the nutritional value of crops and the quality of seeds.

What do Agricultural Technicians do?

• Developing, maintaining, and managing the forest and natural environment.

• Designing agricultural structures and machinery, and improving processing of agricultural products.

• Working on water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues.

• Studying plants and their growth to improve the nutritional value of crops and the quality of seeds.

What is the primary concern of individuals in the Environmental Service Systems pathway?

• Studying plants and their growth to improve crop production and conserve natural resources.

• Developing, maintaining, and managing the forest and natural environment.

• Water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues.

• Designing agricultural structures and machinery, and improving processing of agricultural products.