WorksheetsAITC- All about agriculture!
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What percent of Canada's farms are family owned?
3%
97%
20%
75%
Why is milk pasteurized?
To increase the flavor of the milk.
To spin out the fat.
To ensure the milk is a bright white colour.
Making sure it is safe to consume by heating it to a very hih temperature.
Select all the factors plants need to grow?
Light
Air
Water
Fungus
Nutrients
What is gluten?
A protein in wheat.
A bacteria.
Something added to flour.
A mineral.
If you do not have Celiac disease, are gluten free products better for you?
Yes
No
Why do farmer practice no-tillage farming? (Planting directly into the stubble of the previous years crop.)
So they know what was planted last year.
It's easier.
Prevents soil erosion.
Reduces pests.
Are GMO foods safe to eat?
Yes
No
Select all the reasons farmers rotate their crops each year.
To reduce pests.
To reduce disease.
To keep it interesting.
To add nutrients back into the soil.
Select the crops Canada is a large exporter of.
Mustard
Canola
Peas
Lentils
Wheat
There are strict laws in Canada to ensure farm animals are treated humanely.
True
False
A plant cultivated by people is called a ___________.
Green
Stem
Crop
Tree
What is agriculture?
hunting and gathering
the altering genetic material of plants
the cultivation of plants/domesticating animals
using technology to increase production
Where does soil come from?
weathered rocks and minerals
dead plants and animals
air and water
all of the above
Animals that hurt plants and cause damage are known as ______.
pests
pollinators
irritants
Beneficial organisms
A baby cow is called a _________.
chick
calf
foal
baby cow
A female horse is called what?
steer
mare
calf
foal
Fish-farming is also known as _____________ and involves the breeding, raising, and/or harvesting of aquatic animals or the cultivation of aquatic plants for food.
Waterculture
Aquaculture
Fishculture
Aquatic harvesting
On average, how many eggs does a laying hen produce each year?
150
200
250
300
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without the use of ________________.
Water
Fertilizer
Soil
Sunlight
