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WorksheetsAgAlign Certification Study Guide
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 26mins
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1.
What is sustainable agriculture?
a)
Sustainable agriculture is a method of farming that focuses on short-term gains at the expense of the environment.
b)
Sustainable agriculture is a method of farming that focuses on long-term productivity without harming the environment.
c)
Sustainable agriculture involves using harmful chemicals to increase crop yields.
d)
Sustainable agriculture is a practice that disregards the impact on future generations.
2.
What is sustainable agriculture? What are some practices in the agricultural industry that you consider to be sustainable?
a)
Sustainable agriculture involves practices such as crop rotation, organic farming, agroforestry, and integrated pest management.
b)
Clearing forests for agricultural land
c)
Monocropping without rotation
d)
Using synthetic pesticides and fertilizers
3.
What are the steps of the scientific method?
a)
Make an observation, Develop a hypothesis, Conduct experiments, Draw conclusions
b)
Ask a question, Formulate a hypothesis, Analyze the data, Communicate results
c)
Develop a hypothesis, Conduct experiments, Analyze the data, Communicate results
d)
Make an observation, Formulate a question, Develop a hypothesis, Conduct experiments to test the hypothesis, Analyze the data, Draw conclusions, Communicate results
4.
What are some ag issues that are relevant in California?
a)
Insect population decline
b)
Water scarcity, labor shortages, pesticide use regulations, climate change impacts, land use conflicts
c)
Decrease in demand for agricultural products
d)
Increase in organic farming practices
5.
What are some issues relating to sustainability and population growth in relation to agriculture/food?
a)
Balanced diets have no relation to sustainability
b)
Population growth strains agricultural resources, leading to overexploitation, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity. Unsustainable farming practices contribute to soil degradation, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Implementing sustainable agriculture techniques and promoting balanced diets can help address these issues.
c)
Population growth has no impact on agriculture
d)
Sustainable farming practices do not affect biodiversity
6.
Describe the social and economic impacts of California agriculture on the state, nation and globe.
a)
California agriculture has no impact on the economy
b)
California agriculture only benefits the state, not the nation or globe
c)
California agriculture leads to environmental degradation
d)
California agriculture has significant social and economic impacts on the state, nation, and globe through job creation, revenue generation, global food supply influence, and environmental sustainability.
7.
What are some types of agricultural technology (machinery) that have enhanced ag production?
a)
Tractors, combine harvesters, irrigation systems, drones, precision agriculture tools
b)
Plows
c)
Seed drills
d)
Greenhouses
8.
What are some ways we can improve sustainability of food supplies whole taking care of our environment?
a)
Increase food waste, support local and unsustainable agriculture, promote meat-based diets, implement inefficient irrigation systems, and increase the use of single-use plastics.
b)
Ignore food waste, do not support local and sustainable agriculture, promote unhealthy diets, avoid efficient irrigation systems, and increase the use of single-use plastics.
c)
Encourage food waste, discourage local and sustainable agriculture, promote fast food diets, neglect irrigation systems, and increase the use of single-use plastics.
d)
Reduce food waste, support local and sustainable agriculture, promote plant-based diets, implement efficient irrigation systems, and reduce the use of single-use plastics.
9.
What is nitrogen fixation?
a)
Nitrogen fixation is the process by which nitrogen gas from the atmosphere is converted into ammonia or other molecules that can be used by living organisms.
b)
Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting nitrogen gas into carbon dioxide.
c)
Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting carbon dioxide into nitrogen gas.
d)
Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting oxygen into nitrogen gas.
10.
What is photosynthesis?
a)
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy to produce glucose, supporting plant growth and agriculture.
b)
Photosynthesis is the process of converting water into energy in plants.
c)
Photosynthesis is the process of converting soil nutrients into energy in plants.
d)
Photosynthesis is the process of converting carbon dioxide into oxygen in plants.
11.
Describe the steps of photosynthesis and how it assists with plant growth and agriculture.
a)
Photosynthesis involves the breakdown of glucose to produce energy for plants
b)
Plants absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide during photosynthesis
c)
it splits carbon dioxide into carbon and oxygen, adds water and forms carbohydrates (starches and sugars)
d)
Photosynthesis is the process of converting sound waves into energy for plants
12.
What are the steps to cell division (including mitosis)?
a)
The steps to cell division (including mitosis) are interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis.
b)
The steps to cell division are only prophase, metaphase, and anaphase.
c)
Cytokinesis occurs before telophase in cell division.
d)
Interphase is the final phase of cell division.
13.
What happens in Interphase?
a)
Cell shrinks and stops functioning
b)
Cell divides immediately
c)
Cell enters a state of hibernation
d)
Cell grows, carries out normal functions, and prepares for cell division.
14.
What happens in Prophase?
a)
Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, nuclear envelope breaks down, spindle fibers begin to form.
b)
Nuclear envelope becomes thicker
c)
Cell division stops
d)
Chromosomes disperse into chromatin
15.
What happens in Metaphase?
a)
The cell divides into two daughter cells
b)
The nuclear envelope breaks down
c)
The cell prepares for cytokinesis
d)
Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell and spindle fibers attach to centromeres.
16.
What happens in Anaphase?
a)
Sister chromatids are separated and pulled towards opposite poles of the cell.
b)
The cell undergoes cytokinesis
c)
The nuclear envelope breaks down
d)
The cell enters a resting phase
17.
What happens in Telophase?
a)
Chromosomes reach opposite poles, nuclear membrane reforms, chromosomes decondense
b)
Spindle fibers disassemble
c)
Cell divides into two daughter cells
d)
Chromosomes condense further
18.
What happens in Cytokinesis?
a)
Cytoplasm is divided into two daughter cells
b)
DNA replication occurs
c)
Cell membrane is formed
d)
Nucleus divides into two daughter cells
19.
How does reproduction work in animals?
a)
Animals reproduce through photosynthesis
b)
Animals reproduce by singing
c)
Animals reproduce by teleportation
d)
Animals reproduce through sexual or asexual means.
20.
Describe meiosis and how the process works.
a)
Meiosis is a process that occurs in somatic cells rather than reproductive cells.
b)
Meiosis involves only one round of division resulting in four identical daughter cells.
c)
Meiosis is a process of cell division that produces diploid cells with double the number of chromosomes.
d)
Meiosis is a process of cell division that produces gametes with half the number of chromosomes through two rounds of division.
21.
What are 5 major diseases related to nutritional deficiencies in livestock?
a)
Osteoporosis
b)
Ketosis
c)
Foot Rot
d)
Anemia, Rickets, White Muscle Disease, Milk Fever, Grass Tetany
22.
What is the difference between a genotype and phenotype?
a)
Genotype is the physical characteristics, while phenotype is the genetic makeup.
b)
Genotype and phenotype are interchangeable terms.
c)
Genotype refers to plants, while phenotype refers to animals.
d)
Genotype is the genetic makeup, while phenotype is the physical characteristics.
23.
What are GMO’s?
a)
Genetically modified objects
b)
Growth modified organisms
c)
Genetically modified organisms
d)
Gene manipulated organisms
24.
Can you tell me the names given to male, female, castrated male, full grown, and baby Cattle?
a)
bulls, cows, steers, cows or bulls, calves
b)
stallions, mares, geldings, cows, piglets
c)
bulls, heifers, geldings, cows, piglets
d)
rams, ewes, wethers, cows, foals
25.
List the top 5 breeds of Cattle.
a)
Limousin
b)
Simmental
c)
Holstein, Angus, Hereford, Jersey, Brahman
d)
Charolais
26.
What are some common treatments for controlling parasites in livestock?
a)
Vaccination only
b)
Chemical fertilizers
c)
Deworming medications, sanitation practices, pasture rotation, biological control methods
d)
Genetic modification
27.
Describe the parts (anatomy) of a plant.
a)
Branches, petals, seeds, thorns
b)
Trunk, bark, tendrils, cones
c)
Pistil, stamen, sepals, calyx
d)
Roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits
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