Ag Science

Agriculture can be defined as the

• growing of crops

• rearing of animals

• the art and science and business of producing crops and livestock for economic purposes

• caring of sheep

Conventional farming

• is typically high resource and energy intensive

• uses modified methods of growing plants and rearing animals

• is the same as organic farming

• none of the above

Non-conventional farming

• is typically high resource and energy intensive

• uses modified methods of growing plants and rearing animals

• is the same as organic farming

• none of the above

All of the following are examples of non conventional farming EXCEPT

• Trough culture

• Grow box

• Hydroponics

• Organic Farming

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Hydroponics is the process of growing plants in

• Water

• Soil

• A mixture of both

• sharp sand only

Aquaponics is the process of

• raising aquatic animals

• growing plants in water

• growing plants in a greenhouse

• growing fishes and plants together in one system

The atmospheric gas being utilized in the manufacture of food by plants

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

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Which of the following methods can be referred to as a biological means of pest control

• Using wasps to control mealy bugs

• Application of insecticides

• Removal of crop residue

• Setting of insect traps

What is the name for a mature female cattle

• ewe
• heifer
• Cow
• bull

What is the name for a mature male cattle

• bull
• steer
• cow
• boar