Indigenous Technical Knowledge In Agriculture Quiz 19 (20 MCQs)

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1. Major types of root systems are:

Correct Answer: D) Fibrous and taproot.

2. Growing and managing living things in water

Correct Answer: A) Aquaculture.

3. Commercial firms that have developed or stem out of agriculture

Correct Answer: C) Agribusiness.

4. The FFA Creed was written and adopted in 1928 to:

Correct Answer: B) Help members understand the importance of the organization.

5. What is a product of genetic engineering?

Correct Answer: A) Herbicide resistant crops.

6. As crop residue breaks down, it competes with a growing crop for soil ..... ; therefore, extra ..... may be needed to assure good crop yields.

Correct Answer: C) Nitrogen.

7. What major plant science industry is the following career in?AGRONOMIST

Correct Answer: C) Agronomy.

8. According to the information presented in class, sustainable livestock production may include which of the following?

Correct Answer: B) Free Roaming animals.

9. The best tool to use when trimming and shaping shrubbery is the:

Correct Answer: B) Hedge shears.

10. What is a mature female pig?

Correct Answer: B) Sow.

11. ..... reduces the impact of water pressure on soil and plants

Correct Answer: B) Water Breaker.

12. The industry that provides commodities that are basic to life is

Correct Answer: B) Agriscience.

13. Who studies the effects of the environment on animal life?

Correct Answer: D) Ecologist.

14. Angela plans to conduct an SAE that is appropriate for students who want to use the scientific method. WhichResearch SAE is best for her to use?

Correct Answer: A) Experimental.

15. Sharing findings and results

Correct Answer: B) Communicating.

16. Which is not something FFA teaches us?

Correct Answer: C) Promote yourself above others.

17. Lime is used to RAISE soil pH so that the soil becomes more:

Correct Answer: B) Alkaline.

18. What does a combine do?

Correct Answer: D) Takes product, cuts it, and separates grain from chaff.

19. ..... is a valve for attaching a water hose and turning water supply on and off.

Correct Answer: A) Hose Bib.

20. If a soil pH level is 6.0 and needs to be raised to 7.0, what amendment is BEST incorporated into the soil?

Correct Answer: C) Lime.