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WorksheetsMissouri Exploratory Agriculture ITA2
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
Agriculture in Missouri is very diverse including traditional crops such as corn and soybeans, livestock production, forest products, and specialty crops.
true
false
Scientists who research new crops and technologies related to growing food, fibers and fuel products are members of the agricultural industry.
true
false
Missouri generally has similar soil, vegetation, and climate in all regions of the state.
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false
Missouri ranks 10th in the number of farms among all states in the United States.
true
false
Hogs are one of the top five commodities produced in Missouri.
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false
One of Missouri’s top export partners is Australia.
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false
The production of forest products such as lumber is not a significant industry in Missouri.
true
false
Cotton is an example of a specialty crop in Missouri.
true
false
The products that agriculturists grow and raise are examples of inputs.
true
false
Companies that package goods, warehouse commodities, and provide veterinary services are directly involved in agriculture.
true
false
Missouri has a very limited presence in bioscience particularly with organizations related to animal food manufacturing, hog and pig farming, and agricultural chemical manufacturing.
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false
Missouri ranked 3rd in biodiesel production capacity in the U.S. in 2018.
true
false
Beef cattle, broilers, horses, and goat production is significant animal industries in Missouri.
true
false
Agriculture occurs only in rural areas of Missouri and does not exist in urban areas of Missouri such as Kansas City and St. Louis.
true
false
The University of Missouri offers students opportunities to learn about agriculture and get involved in agricultural research.
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false
The agricultural trend in Missouri's production agriculture
increasing
decreasing
The agricultural trend in Missouri's number of farms
increasing
decreasing
The agricultural trend in Missouri's size of farms
increasing
decreasing
The agricultural trend in Missouri's number of farmers
increasing
decreasing
The agricultural trend in Missouri's exports of forest products
increasing
decreasing
The agricultural trend in Missouri's number of acres dedicated to growing specialty crops
increasing
decreasing
The agricultural trend in Missouri's number of farmers whose sole source of income is farming.
increasing
decreasing
The agricultural trend in Missouri's number of farms operated by women
increasing
decreasing
The agricultural trend in Missouri's wages of agriculturists
increasing
decreasing
The agricultural trend in Missouri's number of bioscience jobs
increasing
decreasing
Which is not one of the top 5 commodities in Missouri?
hogs
broilers
rice
corn
Where does MO rank in the nation in cotton production?
4th
10th
6th
8th
Where does MO rank in the nation in hay production?
9th
2nd
6th
3rd
Where does MO rank in the nation in turkey production?
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Where does MO rank in the nation in beef cow production?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Where does MO rank in the nation in broiler production?
2nd
5th
10th
15th
How much of Missouri's total land is farmland?
1/4
1/3
2/3
3/4
Where does MO rank in the nation in number of farms?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Which is a secondary wood processor?
sawmill
cabinet shop
stave mill
cooperage
Which is a specialty crop?
corn
wheat
cattle
grapes
Food manufacturing is part of which agribusiness sector?
inputs
processing
distribution and services
Biofuels include
gasoline
ethanol
diesel
kerosene
