Agricultural Equipment Quiz

What is the purpose of using different machines in agricultural production?

• To increase the cost of production

• To improve production efficiency of food, fiber, and fuel

• To reduce the quality of produce

• To decrease the variety of crops

How does automation benefit the poultry industry?

• It slows down meat processing.

• It allows for faster processing of meat and eggs.

• It reduces the number of eggs produced.

• It increases the need for manual labor.

What is the primary function of feeding systems in livestock production?

• To increase the number of animals.

• To provide livestock with specific rations.

• To reduce the need for water.

• To eliminate the need for human labor.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of automation in livestock production?

• Increased efficiency.

• Decreased labor.

• Increased bacterial growth.

• Access to fresh water.

What is the purpose of tillage equipment?

• To harvest crops

• To prepare the soil for planting

• To water the crops

• To spray pesticides

What is the purpose of a harrow?

• To plant seeds

• To harvest crops

• To cultivate the soil by pulverizing and smoothing it

• To water crops

In what year did John Deere develop the steel plow?

• 1837

• 1848

• 1850

• 1865

What is a duster used for?

• To plant seeds

• To apply dry powder materials to crops

• To water plants

• To harvest crops

What is the main difference between a planter and a drill?

• A planter is used for watering, a drill is for planting

• A planter places seeds at specific rates, a drill presses seeds into the ground

• A planter is used for harvesting, a drill is for fertilizing

• A planter is used for applying pesticides, a drill is for watering

Which machine is used to harvest crops by moving across a field and separating grain from plant material?

• Picker

• Mower

• Baler

• Combine