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WorksheetsAgribusiness test
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 24mins
What is Agronomy?
The study of harvesting plants
The study of soil management
The study of seed planting and germination
The study of water storage in lakes, ponds, and streams.
What is meant when someone says, "Farmers supply food and fiber to the world."
It means that we harvest wool from sheep to make clothes.
It means that they grow crops that supply food and materials that can be used to create clothing.
It means that the food comes from ranchers, and materials for clothing comes from other countries.
It means that someone is unsure of what they are talking about.
Which of these items would need to purchased on the Global Market?
beef
cotton
corn
coffee
Which of these products would be found on a national market?
clams
hog meat
tomatoes
Which of the following market conditions are good for Texas Corn producers?
Flooding in China
Sunshine in Australia
Cool weather in Europe
good seed prices in South America
Which of the following is NOT a commodity that a farmer would grow or sell?
cucumbers
peanuts
cotton
tires
Which of the following would likely affect a farmer's commodities at the end of the growing season? (Choose three)
Grasshopper invasion
a year when there is an excessive number of mice
a very wet spring
Sunshine most of the time.
Which of the following characteristics does
NOT describe a farmer's personality or behavior?
(Choose 2)
Likes to eat hearty meals, sleeps late, and takes lots of time off.
Rises early in the morning, works hard all day long, and makes sure that
likes to visit Sonic during Happy Hour each afternoon, go out and get rid of some feral hogs, and catch a ball game right after a big dinner.
Out after dark in the barn with the lights on trying to figure out why the tractor quit working, and making sure the horses were fed.
Which of these would be the MOST DANGEROUS situation for a farmer?
The sudden appearance of a wild hog right where he is working.
A huge buck about 1/4 mile down the pasture.
a mother cow having a baby in the barn in one of the stalls.
a hay bailer that runs out of wire.
Which of the following would be the MOST DANGEROUS situation for a farmer?
a hay bailer that has jammed and is sparking in a dry field
a bull that needs to be fed and given extra medicine in his food.
a trailer with a flat tire on a dirt road.
a water leak in a pipe that is going to require some welding.
Why would a farmer want to use GPS tracking on the large bull he just purchased?
Choose two
To make sure that he does not run off
to make sure that he is drinking
to make sure that no one steals him
to make sure that he is not lying down.
Why is domesticating farm animals helpful?
It allows you to feed them
it allows you to talk to them
It allows you to work with them
It allows them to come up from the field for ear scratches and cookies.
Why would farmers and ranchers NOT use a tool
called a harrow?
to make sure the soil is broken up
to make sure that the ground gets smoothed out
To make sure that all the rocks get scooped up
To make sure that the ground is loose enough for seeds to be planted.
What is the function of a combine on a farm?
to scare away the ground animals and keep them from getting scooped up
to cut crops and bail them into rolls of hay
to cut crops, thresh them, gather the crop, and then clean the crop in a singe process.
to water the crops and remove any weeds found in the field along side the crops.
If someone is involved in animal production,
what do they do?
they breed goats and put them in areas to control the weeds
they raise bees to keep their flowers blooming all through the summer, fall, and again in early spring.
they raise cows to be milked twice a day, chickens for their eggs, and sheep for their wool.
They raise snakes for their skins, and turtles for their teeth.
Why was the McCormick Reaper such
a significant invention?
It allows other people to invent machines in America too
It allowed farmers to harvest grain in less time for the first time in 1831
It allowed farmers to have a day off
It allowed farmers to have the chance to work on farm equipment they had never seen before.
Why do farmers care about "sustainability"?
This means that they will always have a job.
This means that their crops will get sold at the market
This means that farmers can meet the needs of people right now, as well as people in the future
This means that their animals will survive longer.
What is "plant production"?
producing plants for seeds
producing plants for food
producing plants to sell for homes and yards
all of these
none of these
Mr. Santiago is spraying his field because grasshoppers are eating all
of his tomatoes, peppers, and peaches. Why should he be extra careful when spraying
pesticides on his crops? (CHOOSE TWO)
He doesn't want to kill any of the neighbor's grasshoppers.
He doesn't want to kill any of the neighbor's cats
He doesn't want to kill any of the neighbor's bee hives
He doesn't want to get the chemicals into the lake he shares with two neighbors.
Bella went to the store with her father to get food for a big meal
where her entire family is coming to eat dinner. She notices that some of
the tomatoes are marked "organic". What does this mean?
It means that they used super good seeds to grow the tomatoes
It means that they use less food dyes to color their tomatoes
It means that they use only natural pesticides, and only if needed.
It means that the foods have been picked in the last 24 hours.
Which of the following cause farming to be more expensive?
the medication to treat an entire herd of 14 goats for worms.
The feed for 740 cows during a cold time, when they need extra calories to keep warm
The water for 30 pigs during the middle of the spring.
The wire to keep the foxes out of the the chicken coop.
Why do ranchers use range land along with their cows?
the land has nutritious foods that cows can eat and use
The cows get rid of all the snakes
The land is often full of stickers and cows love stickers
The land will turn into a forest of some kind of animal is not grazing on it.
Why was the cotton gin such an important invention?
It saved tons of time for cotton planters.
It saved tons of time for people who picked cotton
It saved tons of time for people who cleaned cottong
It saved tons of time for people who were plowing fields under for the winter
What is the concept of Sustainability?
Farmers can meet needs right now for people who are hungry.
Farmers can meet needs for people all the way up to the end of the year.
Farmers can meet needs for people this year and maybe next year.
Farmers can meet needs of people right now, as well as the needs of many people far into the future.
Which of the following situations could benefit from GPS tracking?
a dog following a rancher out to herd in the sheep before a storm
a horse that is helping a farmer remove a single cow out of a herd to be checked for health
a cow that is about to have twins but there is a snowstorm blowing in within the hour and the rancher does not know where she is
a cat that is headed out to the barn to look for mice.
How can a farmer use a drone?
to plant seeds
to search for new employees
To check to see why his barn is leaking from the roof
to look to see if there are any rattlesnakes near the tractor
Why must farmers pay attention to OSHA safety regulations?
to keep livestock safe
to keep the soil protected
to keep fuel prices down
to protect their workers
Why does the Food and Drug Administration and
the United States Department of Agriculture
watch over US food production so carefully?
To make sure it is delicious
to make sure it is safe to eat
to make sure that people are paying fair prices
to make sure that it is the right color
The OSHA act of 1970 protects workers from dangerous situations
at work. What does OSHA do for farm workers who may
be spraying pesticides on crops?
Employers are required to have hats and shades for everyone
Employers are required to have clean water and soap for everyone
Employers are required to have clean water, soap, and old bath towels for everyone
Employers are required to have soap, clean water, and single-use paper towels for everyone
What happens when a worker has an accident while working at their job?
They get a band-aid and a kiss on their boo-boo
The President of the United States comes out and shuts down the business.
OSHA will investigate if someone is killed or seriously hurt. They will check to see if any safety rules were broken.
The farmer will just scream "Get back to work you lazy bum!" if you break your arm after falling off the tractor.
What is the main purpose of using GPS technology in modern agriculture?
To entertain farm workers during breaks
To predict the weather for the next year
To keep track of grocery store prices
To help farmers locate and monitor their equipment and livestock
Why is it important for farmers to follow food safety regulations?
To make sure food is safe for consumers to eat
To ensure that crops grow faster
To increase the price of their products
To reduce the amount of water used on the farm
What is the main reason farmers use irrigation systems?
To keep animals cool during summer
To provide water to crops during dry periods
To wash farm equipment
To increase the number of weeds in the field
Which of the following best describes organic farming?
Using only synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
Growing crops without the use of artificial chemicals
Planting only genetically modified seeds
Harvesting crops by hand only
Which of the following is a primary reason farmers rotate their crops each year?
To increase the amount of water used
To reduce the need for farm equipment
To prevent soil depletion and control pests
To make harvesting easier
Which of the following best describes the role of a tractor on a farm?
To store animal feed
To monitor weather conditions
To plow fields, plant seeds, and pull heavy equipment
To transport harvested crops to market
What is the main purpose of using fertilizers in crop production?
To provide essential nutrients for plant growth
To protect crops from insects
To change the color of the crops
To make crops taste sweeter
What is one way farmers can reduce the risk of accidents when operating heavy machinery?
By allowing untrained workers to operate the machinery
By following safety guidelines and wearing protective gear
By ignoring warning signs on equipment
By working at night without lights
Which of the following is a benefit of using modern technology, such as drones, in agriculture?
It makes planting seeds more difficult
It helps monitor crop health and field conditions efficiently
It reduces the quality of harvested crops
It increases the need for manual labor
Which of the following is a common use for greenhouses in agriculture?
To dry harvested grains
To keep livestock warm during winter
To grow plants in a controlled environment
To store farm vehicles
What is the primary use of a combine harvester on a farm?
To irrigate crops
To harvest grains
To feed livestock
To plant seeds
What is the main advantage of drip irrigation in farming?
It waters only the leaves of plants
It delivers water directly to the roots, reducing water waste
It increases the need for pesticides
It is the fastest way to flood a field
Feral hogs pose a threat to farmers. Why are they such a problem?
They are loud and scare the deer away
They reproduce extremely fast and are hard to kill off
Their poop is poisonous
They are not dangerous at all. It is just that no one really likes them.
Why are deer a threat to crops on a farm?
Deer can eat a tremendous amount of a farmer's crop
Deer can eat your dogs and goats if you are not looking
Male deer, bucks, fight each other and they will fight right near your tractor while you are working
Deer will play in the crops and stomp everything into the ground.
Why do farmers care about the condition of the soil where they grow crops?
They really do not care about soil at all.
They care about the soil having water more than anything.
They care about the soil having the proper nutrients to actually grow crops
Farmers worry too much. All they have to do is use some fertilizer
