WorksheetsMidterm Study Guide
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 28mins
What are the three basic needs of humans?
Food, Shelter, Clothing
Food, water, and entertainment
Shelter, transportation, and money
Clothing, technology, and education
Which of the following is an example of a school-based SAE project?
Operate the school greenhouse and sell plants to a local business
Working at a local grocery store after school
Babysitting for neighbors on the weekends
Volunteering at a community food pantry
Which of the following is an example of an Ownership/Entrepreneurship SAE project?
Raise cattle and sell them at a local auction
Volunteering at a local animal shelter
Working for a landscaping company after school
Assisting a teacher in the school greenhouse
Which of the following is an example of a Placement/Internship SAE project?
Work for a local machine shop
Raise and sell vegetables from a home garden
Conduct an experiment on soil pH levels
Manage the school greenhouse as a class project
What are 2 forms of Nonverbal Communication?
Body language and facial expressions
Gestures and posture
Speaking and listening
Writing and reading
Why is it beneficial to use parliamentary procedures in meetings?
They help meetings stay organized, ensure everyone has a chance to speak, and allow decisions to be made fairly and efficiently.
They make meetings longer, limit discussion, and allow only leaders to make decisions.
They eliminate the need for rules, encourage informal conversation, and reduce participation.
They focus mainly on taking notes and recording attendance rather than decision-making.
In a meeting run using parliamentary procedure, how many votes are needed to pass a standard motion?
A unanimous vote of all members present
A two-thirds majority of members present
Half of the members present plus one
Approval from the chairperson only
What is the purpose of an amendment to a motion in parliamentary procedure?
To completely cancel the original motion
To add to, insert into, or change the wording of a motion before it is voted on
To end the meeting immediately
To allow only the chairperson to change the motion
Choose the properly worded main motion using the topic of water being the only beverage allowed at school.
I move that water be the only beverage allowed at school.
I wish water was the only beverage allowed at school.
We should think about only allowing water at school.
Make water the only drink, everyone!
Select the valid amendment to the motion and the correctly identified amendment type. Motion: I move that water be the only beverage allowed at school.
Amend by inserting: "during school hours"—insertion amendment
Amend by striking: "water"—substitution amendment
Amend by adding at the end: "unless approved by parents"—division of a question
Amend by striking and inserting: replace "only beverage" with "primary beverage"—postponement
What are the 3 main particles of soil?
Sand, silt, clay
Loam, humus, gravel
Gravel, sand, organic matter
Silt, horizon, bedrock
Which is the largest particle of soil of the 3 main particles?
Clay
Loam
Silt
Sand
What does organic matter in soil consist of?
Minerals only
Water-filled spaces
Decaying plants and animals
Sand, silt, and clay
Which soil particle is most permeable?
Clay
Silt
Sand
Pea gravel
Which list shows soil particles ranked from most permeable to least permeable?
Clay → Silt → Sand → Pea gravel
Pea gravel → Sand → Silt → Clay
Sand → Pea gravel → Silt → Clay
Silt → Sand → Clay → Pea gravel
What is the difference between an animal and a plant cell?
Animal cells have a cell wall, but plant cells do not
Plant cells have chloroplasts, but animal cells do not
Animal cells contain a nucleus, but plant cells do not
Plant cells lack mitochondria
What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?
Producing energy for the cell
Controlling cell activities and storing DNA
Allowing materials to enter and exit the cell
Supporting the shape of the cell
What is the first step in making a proper microscope slide?
Place the slide on the microscope stage
Add a coverslip at an angle
Place the specimen on the slide
Adjust the fine focus knob
What is DNA?
A protein that provides energy
A structure that controls cell movement
Genetic material that contains instructions for the cell
A membrane that protects the cell
What are genes?
Types of cells
Sections of DNA that determine traits
Parts of the cell membrane
Energy-producing organelles
What best describes genotype?
The physical appearance of an organism
The genetic makeup of an organism
The environment an organism lives in
The behavior of an organism
What best describes phenotype?
The DNA sequence of an organism
The inherited genes only
The observable traits of an organism
The reproductive cells of an organism
Who wrote the original FFA Creed?
E. M. Tiffany
Fred McClure
Corey Flourney
Gus Linter
In what year was the blue corduroy jacket adopted as official FFA dress?
1933
1950
1945
1929
What symbol serves as the foundation for the FFA emblem and American agriculture?
Plow
Owl
Ear of Corn
Eagle
Which of the following does the Plow signify on the FFA Emblem?
Labor and Tillage of the Soil
Foundation for American Agriculture
Wisdom and Knowledge
Progress and the Promise that Tomorrow is a New Day
Which symbol is long recognized as wisdom and signifies knowledge needed to be successful in the agricultural industry?
Owl
Ear of Corn
Rising Sun
Plow
When was the first virtual National FFA Convention held?
2024
2021
2020
2017
In what Ohio town was the FFA jacket founded?
Fredericktown, Ohio
Lima, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Marion, Ohio
The FFA motto is “Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.” Which statement best explains its meaning with one example of application to FFA, agriculture, or your own life?
It emphasizes learning only from books; for example, studying without practice in FFA.
It highlights hands-on learning, growth through experience, and service; for example, practicing skills in FFA and serving the community.
It focuses on earning money first; for example, prioritizing profit over education.
It promotes competition above collaboration; for example, avoiding teamwork in agricultural projects.
How does climate affect soil formation?
By adding organic matter directly
By breaking down rock through rainfall and temperature
By determining soil color only
By preventing erosion
What is parent material?
Living organisms in the soil
Fertilizer added by humans
The original rock from which soil forms
Water held in the soil
Which soil development process involves the movement of materials within the soil profile?
Addition
Reduction
Translocation
Transformation
Which are the two main types of erosion?
Chemical and physical
Wind and water
Heat and cold
Leaching and runoff
The FFA emblem contains five symbols. Which option correctly states what the emblem represents and accurately describes the meaning of two symbols.
It represents entertainment; the Owl means celebration and the Plow means speed.
It represents agricultural education; the Owl symbolizes wisdom/knowledge and the Plow symbolizes labor and tillage of the soil.
It represents government; the Rising Sun symbolizes national power and the Ear of Corn symbolizes money.
It represents sports; the Eagle symbolizes winning and the Ear of Corn symbolizes competition.
Which statement best describes accuracy in scientific measurements?
Accuracy allows results to be unbiased and reproducible, and increases as lab ware has more measurement lines or readings include more decimal places.
Accuracy means measurements are taken quickly and do not need to be repeated.
Accuracy depends only on the person taking the measurement, not the equipment used.
Accuracy refers to how close repeated measurements are to each other, regardless of correctness.
What does pH measure in a substance such as soil?
The amount of nutrients in the soil
The acidity or alkalinity of a substance
The moisture content of the soil
The texture of the soil
A soil sample with a pH value of 5.8 would be classified as:
Neutral
Alkaline (base)
Acidic
Saline
What pH value is considered neutral, meaning it is neither acidic nor alkaline?
0.0
3.5
7.0
14.0
Which choice best matches the instruction: “List 2 Examples of each of the following agricultural industries.”
Provide two examples for every listed agricultural industry category.
Write the history of one agricultural industry in two paragraphs.
Explain why agriculture is important without giving examples.
Identify only one example from any industry.
What are the 3 parts of the ag ed model?
Classroom/Laboratory, FFA, SAE
Agricultural Services, Agricultural Supplies, Research and Development
Extension, Agribusiness, Research
Classroom/Laboratory, Agronomy, Livestock Management
What are the official FFA Colors?
National Blue and Corn Gold
Royal Blue and Harvest Gold
Navy Blue and Goldenrod
National Blue and Golden Yellow
What city was the first National FFA Center dedicated in?
Alexandria, Va.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Kansas City, Missouri
Louisville, Kentucky
In what year were women first admitted to national FFA membership?
1969
1965
1974
1988
Who was the first African-American elected to a National FFA Office?
Fred McClure
Corey Flournoy
Javier Moreno
Carlton Patton
What piece of emergency equipment contains items like gauze, burn gel, etc.?
First Aid Kit
Emergency Response Card
SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Binder
Eye Wash Station
Why is it important for air to be present in the soil?
Air helps soil change color
Plant roots and soil organisms need oxygen for respiration
Air makes soil heavier and more compact
Air prevents plants from absorbing water
When did the organization change its name from "Future Farmers of America" to "National FFA Organization"?
1988
1969
1999
2017
What war did FFA members join efforts in?
World War II
World War I
Korean War
Vietnam War
Graduated Cylinder: 1. Set empty container on flat, level surface 2. Get on eye level with desired fill line 3. Slowly pour in liquid until the meniscus reaches the fill line. Which procedure correctly describes how to measure liquid volume?
Hold the cylinder in your hand and pour quickly until it looks full
Place the empty cylinder on a flat, level surface, get at eye level, and pour until the meniscus reaches the desired line
Pour the liquid above the line and then dump some out
Read the measurement from the top of the liquid while standing
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)?
To teach parliamentary procedure
To organize FFA competitions
To sell FFA merchandise
To provide hands-on learning in agriculture
What is the main purpose of the FFA jacket?
To identify chapter officers
To display awards and achievements
To symbolize membership and unity in FFA
To keep members warm during meetings
Which symbol on the FFA emblem represents progress and a new day in agriculture?
Eagle
Rising Sun
Plow
Owl
Which soil texture holds the most water?
Clay Soil
Sandy Soil
Silt Soil
Loam Soil
