What types of crops are planted with drill planters?

wheat, oats, barley, rye, forages

What type of environment should tomatoes be stored in prior to sale?

46-50 degrees/ 90-95 degree humidity

States that once all factors of production are at max output, producing more will cost more?

Law of Increasing Opportunity Cost

What is Crop Rotation?

Change fields to utilize nutrients

What is a cooperative?

independent legal entity owned by shareholders

What is a major disadvantage of owning your own agribusiness?

Necessary capital outlay may jeopardize family savings

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1
What type of planting is a broadcast seeder used for?
all of the above
wheat, oats, barley, rye, forages
small grains, grasses, legumes
cotton, maizes, vegetables
2
When gripping wood, metal or plastic, what type of tool would you use?
Wrench
Pliers
Pulley
Hammer
3
What types of crops are planted with drill planters?
cotton, maizes, vegetables
all of the above
wheat, oats, barley, rye, forages
small grains, grasses, legumes
4
What is the degree FFA members typically earn as freshmen?
Discovery
Greenhand
State
American
5
Brahman is a breed of what type of animal?
Beef cattle
Dairy cattle
Sheep
Swine
6
What is the highest degree an FFA member can earn?
State
Greenhand
American
Chapter
7
A student's SAE program type if he/she works for someone else in the agriculture industry
Entrepreneurship
Research
Placement
Exploratory
8
What conventional method could be used to control insect damage to field crops?
Chemical Method
biological method
Organic Method
Mechanical method
9
What is the first degree an FFA member earns?
Discovery
American
Chapter
State
10
What breeding involves choosing specific characteristics in the offspring?
Inbreeding
Linebreeding
Genetic Modification
Selective Breeding
11
What class of animals has a single compartment, "simple" stomach?
Amphibians
Monogastrics
All mammals
Ruminants
12
What soil preparation practice can be used to prevent erosion?
Cover crops
All of the above
Mulching
Conservation tillage
13
What is the term for a financial document that records the amount of product kept on hand?
Balance Sheet
Inventory Report
Income Statement
Profit or Loss Statement
14
What type of environment should tomatoes be stored in prior to sale?
46-50 degrees/ 90-95 degree humidity
20-30/ 80-85 degree humidity
45-50 degrees/80-85 degree humidity
20-30 degrees/ 90-95 degree humidity
15
States that once all factors of production are at max output, producing more will cost more?
Supply
Law of Increasing Opportunity Cost
Demand
All of the above
16
For every dollar spent on food, what % goes to transportation?
3.5%
21%
12%
5%
17
Length x Width x Height
Area
Surface Area
Volume
Circumference
18
What is the function of the circulatory system in the body?
Connects nerve responses
Stretches muscles
All of the above
Circulates blood/fluids
19
What does 3, equally separated taps of the gavel mean?
Sit down
Stand up
Ends an item of business
Establishes order
20
What is the best method of storing pesticides?
Have access to heat and water
All of the above
Separate from other equipment
Keep in a well ventilated building
21
What device is used to place a pill in an animal's throat?
Balling gun
Syringe
Your hand
Needle
22
What is Crop Rotation?
Change fields to utilize nutrients
To utilize irrigation
To harvest crops to nutrients
To plant crops
23
What is the sixth step in the Scientific Method?
Conclusion
Record data
Form a Hypothesis
Draw a Conclusion
24
What term describes a plant that persists for many growing seasons?
perennial
triennial
Biennial
Annual
25
What is a cooperative?
independent legal entity owned by shareholders
owned/ operated by two or more people
owned by one person
same as an LLC
26
Approximately how many grams are equal to 1 pound?
545 grams
100 grams
500 grams
454 grams
27
Where is an intravenous injection made?
Into the muscle
Under the skin
Into the vein
Into the skin
28
What is the U.S. standard unit of measurement for measuring the length of a piece of wood?
Inches
Decimeters
Meters
Feet
29
Holstein is a breed of what type of animal?
Dairy cattle
Horse
Beef cattle
Dairy goat
30
What is another term for the trade name of pesticide?
Common Name
Herbicide
Biocide
Insecticide
31
When are the irrigation needs of pasture grasses the greatest?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Summer
32
What term describes plant that exist for one growing season?
Biennial
Annual
perennial
triennial
33
What is the use of a show stick when showing cattle?
Hit animal
Point the direction the animal should go
None of the above
Position animal's feet
34
Name 3 secondary nutrients necessary for plant growth
All of the above
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Zinc, Boron, Molybdenum
Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur
35
Which of the following is an argument made by an animal rights activist?
Animals are equal to humans
Animals have a purpose to serve as food for humans
All animals should die
Animals should be used for testing
36
A student whose Supervised Agriculture Experience Program involves owning their own cattle herd
Exploratory
Placement
Entrepreneurship
Research
37
What does the distribution function of business involve?
Process and packaging
Market commodities from production sources
Haul and grade
All of the above
38
Which type of cooperative receives products from its members and then resells them?
Service based
Marketing
Purchasing
Group
39
What is a major disadvantage of owning your own agribusiness?
You could have to file for bankruptcy
It makes your credit go down
Necessary capital outlay may jeopardize family savings
The money is good
40
What amendment can be added to soil to increase pH (make more alkaline)?
sodium
sulfur
lime
phosphate
41
Duroc is a breed of what type of animal?
Rabbit
Cattle
Sheep
Swine
42
Which economic factors influence how market prices for a particular crop are set?
availability of markets
supply and demand
all of the above
competition
43
What materials can be used to make organic fertilizer?
bone meal
manure
All the above
compost
44
What is the proper procedure for replacing the blade on a table saw?
all of the above
slot in plat must be suitable for blade
hole in blade must fit exactly
bushing may be used if hole is too large
45
What term describes a plant that persists for two growing seasons?
Triennial
Annual
Biennial
Perennial
46
What is a common method of fertilizer application for home vegetable gardens?
organic fertilizer
commercial fertilizer
none of the above
no fertilizer
47
Professional and trade organizations often provide what types of publications?
books
magazines
News releases
Journals
48
In beef, what is quality grade used to estimate?
marbling
cutability
49
What are the functions of fats in the diet of a ruminant?
body maintenance
provide energy for the animal
all of the above
keep animal warm
50
What is a major source of carbohydrates for livestock?
Roughages
Grains
All of the above
Forages
51
Length x Width
Distance
Volume
Area
Radius
52
Name 3 macronutrients essential for plant growth.
Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Zinc, Chlorine, Boron
Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon
53
What effect can fungi have on recently harvested crops?
Cause rot, mold or disease
Contribute to food spoilage
all of the above
Cause farmers to lose money on crops
54
What class of animals have a stomach with four compartments?
Modified Monogastrics
All Mammals
Ruminants
Monogastrics
55
Where is a subcutaneous injection made?
Into the skin
Into the muscle
Under the skin (between skin and muscle)
Into the vein
56
How should orange trees be pruned?
All the above
First few years- no prunning
Older trees- After frost/ before new growth
Mature trees- Annual prunning
57
For what purpose might a farmer take out a short term loan? (one year or less)
to cover cost of livestock
to cover cost of feed
all of the above
to cover cost of seed/ fertilizer
58
What types of plans do managers make when setting goals and objectives for their agribusiness?
Money Plans
Short term and long term plans
only short term plans
only long term plans
59
Which job falls within the natural resources agriculture career area?
Fish and Wildlife Officer
All of the above
Forester
Environmentalist
60
What are the steps of complete metamorphisis?
egg, nymph, pupa, adult
egg, larva, pupa, adult
egg, nymph, adult
egg, larva, nymph, adult
61
For every dollar spent on food, what percent of that dollar is returned to the producer?
2%
25%
3.5%
12%
62
How are the payments for an amortized loan structured?
all of the above
Made monthly
Paid principle increases as amount due decreases
63
What type of pesticide is used to kill insects?
Biocide
Herbicide
Insecticide
Fungicide
64
What is the name of the motion that is moved to CHANGE the main motion?
Postpone
Amend
Adjourn
Refer
65
What type of crops are grown in rows? (row-crops)
all of the above
cotton, maizes, vegetables
small grains, grasses, legumes
wheat, oats, barley, rye, forages
66
To become a full time college professor, what type of degree must you earn?
High school diploma
Doctorate (Ph.D)
Bachelors
Masters
67
What amendment can be added to soil to decrease pH (make more acidic)?
phosphate
sodium
lime
sulfur
68
When discharging a fire extinguisher, how far away should you be positioned from the fire?
5-10 Feet
8-10
0-5 feet
6-10 feet
69
Which point of view indicates that someone is for animal welfare?
"Animals deserve the same rights as humans"
"Animals were made to supply food to humans"
"All farmers hurt all animals"
"Animals are people too"
70
Which method of irrigation should be used when water conservation is the most important factor?
none of the above
Pivot irrigation
Sprinkler
Drip-irrigation
71
What are the stages of gradual metamorphosis?
egg, nymph, adult
egg, pupa, larva
egg, larva, adult
egg, larva, pupa, adult
72
What powers machines by burning fuel inside an engine?
internal combustion
Hydraulics
external combustion
Levers
73
The average U.S. farmer produces enough food to feed approximately how many people per day?
55
95
155
255
74
What factors can help to reduce stress on cattle when being transported?
hydration
short travel times
cool temperatures
all of the above
75
What practices are used to prevent mastitis in dairy cattle?
Insertion of abraded plastic loops in udders
Proper sanitation
All of the above
Washing teats (teat dip)
76
What is the third step of the Scientific Method?
Record Data
Conclusion
Experiment
Form a Hypothesis
77
What is an example of an animal byproduct?
Gelatin
All of the above
Bone
Hide
78
What does the marking SAE 10W-30 on a bottle of engine oil indicate?
price
length of use
viscosity
color
79
What government oversees meat quality grading?
EPA
FDA
FDACS
USDA
80
What is the function of flowers in sexual plant reproduction?
to produce food for plant
to absorb nutrients
Reproduction through pollination
to make the plant look pretty
81
In beef, what is yield grade used to estimate?
marbling
cutability
82
Air is what percent Nitrogen?
78%
21%
1%
10%
83
What is a partnership?
independent legal entity owned by shareholders
owned/ operated by two or more people
owned by one person
Same as an LLC
84
Air is what percent Oxygen?
12%
21%
1%
25%
85
Where is an intramuscular injection made?
Into the skin
Into the muscle
Under the skin layers
Into the vein
86
What is a major source of proteins for livestock?
All of the above
Hay
Grains
Soybean Meal
87
What are the main types of cooperatives?
Group, Voluntary, Individual
Marketing, Purchasing, Service-Based
88
What type of saw can be used to cut irregular shapes?
circular saw
Sabre saw/ jigsaw
table saw
hacksaw
89
Which is the most common cause for a job application to be eliminated from consideration?
poor grammar
lack of experience
lack of commitment
misspelled words
90
What equipment is used to loosen and prepare soil for planting?
tiller
harrow
plow
all the above
91
What type of pest control is being performed when ladybugs are released to control aphids?
chemical control
biological control
mechanical control
organic control
92
What are the functions of carbohydrates in the diet of a ruminant?
body heat production
aid in use of proteins & fats in body
provide energy to power muscle
all of the above
93
What is another word for honesty?
Trustworthiness
Responsibility
Character
Integrity
94
What metal revolutionized Agriculture?
Aluminum
Copper
Steel
Iron
95
What is mitosis?
Cell division resulting in un-identical cells for growth
photosynthesis
Cell division resulting in identical cells for growth
reproduction
96
What do the three numbers found on a fertilizer label represent?
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Nitrate, Potash, Potassium
Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
97
What is the series of processes in which light energy is converted to sugar?
Photosynthesis
Evaporation
Transpiration
Respiration
98
What is an advantage of selling products such as milk through a cooperative?
Lower prices for members
Better quality milk
Lower quality milk
More expensive for members
99
Build up of heat caused by radiant energy being trapped in the earth's atmosphere is known as?
Global Warming
Greenhouse Effect
Radiant Build Up
Climate Change
100
What does 1 tap of the gavel mean?
finishes an item of business
adjourns the meeting
all of the above
sit down
101
What does 2 taps of the gavel mean?
Stand up
Calls meeting to order
Sit down
Establishes order

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