Agricultural Science Precision Exam Review

What is a DISADVANTAGE of borrowing money?

• It would lead to a cycle of being in debt

• It can be used to finance a business

• It can be used to purchase machinery or livestock

• It can be used to invest in a business venture

How can a farmer determine the nutrient content of a field?

• Water test

• Grain nutrient test

• Atmosphere test

• Soil test

Which of the following is a step by step process for conducting an experiment?

• experimental ideas

• study of methodology

• scientific thoughts

• scientific method

Which of the following purchases would a farmer most likely obtain a long-term loan for?

• Feed purchases

• Buying feeder livestock

• Seed

• Land

What are 4 types of Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs? (Choose 4)

• Exploratory

• Sales

• Research

• Placement

• Entrepreneurship

John's garden box is 8'x4'x6'. How much soil is needed to fill the box?

• 80 cu ft

• 18 cu ft

• 192 cu ft

• 16 ft

What are 2 essential parts of a budget?

• stocks/bonds

• net worth/ cashflow

• depreciation/ savings

• income/ expenses

John's farm has total assets of $250,000 and liabilities of $135,000. What is the total net worth of John's farm?

• $135,000

• $250,000

• $115,000

• $385,000

Which preservation method uses yeast to convert decaying sugars to acids?

• Fermentation

• Irradition

• Canning

• Pasteurization

What are 2 risks associated with biotechnology?

• Drought tolerant crops

• higher production yields

• Antibiotic resistance

• Loss of biodiversity