Harvesters Quiz

What is the primary advantage of using machines for harvesting crops?

• Reduced crop yield

• Increased manual labor

• Avoidance of manual labor

• Higher costs

What is the function of a combine harvester?

• To collect grain

• To fertilize soil

• To water crops

• To plant seeds

Which three actions are combined in a combine harvester?

• Sorting, cleaning, and packing

• Cutting, watering, and fertilizing

• Reaping, threshing, and winnowing

• Planting, harvesting, and storing

What technology do some prototype robot pickers use to assess crop readiness?

• Sensors

• Artificial intelligence

• Drones

• GPS tracking

How do robot pickers handle delicate fruits like apples?

• By cutting the fruit

• By shaking the tree

• By using a conveyor belt

• By using a vacuum arm

What happens to the straw after it is processed by a combine harvester?

• It is discarded

• It is stored for later use

• It is burned

• It is deposited back onto the field

What is the purpose of the threshing drum in a combine harvester?

• To separate grains from chaff

• To store the harvested crop

• To cut the crop

• To water the plants

What type of machine is used to harvest cotton?

• Cotton planter

• Cotton dryer

• Cotton sower

• Cotton picker

What does a sugar beet harvester do first?

• Cleans the beets

• Stores the beets

• Removes the leaves

• Lifts the beets onto the harvester

How do mechanical tree shakers harvest fruit?

• By using a vacuum

• By picking the fruit by hand

• By cutting the branches

• By shaking the tree