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Intro to Agriculture Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of "Agriculture"?

a)

The practice of architecture and construction

b)

The science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock

c)

The science of space exploration

d)

The art of painting and drawing

2.

What is the largest industry in the world employing 10.3% of the workforce?

a)

Entertainment

b)

Agriculture

c)

Technology

d)

Healthcare

3.

What does agronomy as a career involve?

a)

Working with crops on a large scale

b)

Working with marine animals

c)

Working with outer space exploration

d)

Working with computer programming

4.

What does horticulture - ornamental involve?

a)

Growing plants for clothing

b)

Growing plants for shelter

c)

Growing plants for food

d)

Growing plants for their beauty

5.

What does animal production/animal science involve?

a)

Raising livestock animals only

b)

Processing/

consumption of food animal products and companion animals

c)

Growing aquatic organisms

d)

Growing plants for food and comfort

6.

Aquaculture involves the following except?

a)
Production of seafood only
b)
Evaluating terrestrial animal health
c)

Maintaining healthy ecosystems

d)
Researching new technologies and systems
7.

What does agricultural mechanics involve?

a)

Performing repairs on various types of equipment

b)

Studying soil and land management

c)

Processing and marketing agricultural products

d)

Growing and harvesting crops

8.

What does forestry & natural resources involve?

a)

Processing and marketing agricultural products

b)

Studying soil and land management

c)

Growing aquatic organisms

d)

Conservation of forests and wildlife

9.

What would be an example of how a soil scientist would help a farmer with their crop?

a)

Maintaining healthy ecosystems

b)

Processing and consumption of food animal products

c)

Growing plants for food and comfort

d)

Creating productive and sustainable agricultural systems

10.

What is the purpose of agricultural biotechnology?

a)

To increase the cost of traditional breeding techniques

b)

To reduce the quality and usefulness of ag products

c)

To make production cheaper and more manageable

d)

To make production more expensive