Botany Exam III FA23

Categorize these as horticulture or agronomy.

Groups:

(a) Horticulture

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(b) Agronomy

• Irrigated corn field

• Cannabis greenhouse

• Loblolly pine plantation

• Family garden

• Grass football field

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

In what way do farmers and scientists improve the genetics of crop plants over time?

• Breeding

• Fertilizing

• Soil management

• Hand weeding

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of these is an option for modern agriculture in addressing the problem of pests?

• Insecticides

• Fungicides

• Herbicides

• Fertilizer

What U.S. organization is responsible for enforcing agricultural laws and regulations?

• U.S. Department of Agriculture

• U.S. Farmer General Office

• Central Farming Agency

• Agronomy and Horticulture Administration

Match these agricultural approaches to their names.

• Organic

• Maximization of crop yield through extensive chemical use, GMOs, etc.

• Sustainable

• Preservation of soil health and minimization of resource consumption

• Conventional

• Minimizing use of chemicals and biotechnology

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Instead of turning over the soil with a plow like farmers have done for millenia, to prevent soil loss, many modern farmers use the technology of ___.

• no-till farming

• robotics

• silviculture

• fertilizer free agronomy

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Categorize these soil components.

Groups:

(a) Organic material

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(b) Inorganic matter

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(c) Living things

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(d) Liquid

• Decaying animals

• Roots

• Dead leaves

• Sediment

• Water

• Dissolved ions

• Soil bacteria

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Match the soil horizons.

a

b

c

d

e

A

R

C

O

B

What is the name of the good farming soil texture that is high in silt and sand but low in clay?

• Loam

• Ash

• Bergmann's black

• Delta prime

Which of these prevents soil erosion?

• Roots

• High clay content

• Steep slopes

• Wind