BASF Plant Science Certification
True or False? Alfalfa is a major crop in Alabama.
B. False
Which cell structure has a double membrane surrounding it? A. Golgi apparatus B. Cytoplasm C. Chloroplasts D. Mitochondria
D. Mitochondria
Which of the following is NOT a tissue found in the stem? A. Xylem B. Phloem C. Cambium D. Stele
D. Stele
Cranberries are a primary crop for which of the following states? A. Nebraska B. Missouri C. Iowa D. Wisconsin
D. Wisconsin
Select all of the following which are reasons forage crops are used. Decrease risk for disease in crops Increase soil fertility Increase soil quality Improve water drainage Replace cash crop yields
Decrease risk for disease in crops Increase soil fertility Increase soil quality Improve water drainage
Match the terms (Apples/ Corn/ Potatoes) to their descriptions (Zea mays/ Solanum Tubersum/ Malus domestica.)
Apples - Malus domestica Corn - Zea mays Potatoes - Solanum Tubersum
Which grain is grown in Mississippi? A. Wheat B. Rice C. Maize D. Milo
B. Rice
Which of the following vegetables is major food crop in Rhode Island? A. Potatoes B. Corn C. Pumpkins D. Cabbage
C. Pumpkins
Which of the following is the total value of the food crops exported annually from Vermont? A. $3.8 million B. $1.1 million C. $464.8 million D. $22.9 million
A. $3.8 million
How is rice planted? A. A seed drill B. A seed spreader C. A row planter D. It seeds itself
A. A seed drill
During which time of year are coffee beans harvested? A. Fall B. Spring C. Summer D. Winter
A. Fall
Which part of the flower is the penduncle? A. Flower stem B. Leaves C. Roots D. Reproductive parts
A. Flower stem
During which time of year is wheat harvested in Iowa? A. Late summer B. Late fall C. Early summer D. Late spring
A. Late summer
During which time of year is wheat harvested in the state of Colorado? A. Late summer to mid-fall B. Early to late summer C. Late to early winter D. Late spring to early summer
A. Late summer to mid-fall
How many farms in Massachusetts produce organic crops? A. More than 300 B. 72 C. More than 1,000 D. 20
A. More than 300
How many primary roots are in a taproot system? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
A. One
Which of the following is a native species in Connecticut? A. White walnuts B. Black walnuts C. Butternut walnuts D. Persian walnuts
B. Black walnuts
Which vegetable is NOT an export for Kansas? A. Lettuce B. Carrots C. Potatoes D. Tomatoes
B. Carrots
Which of the following is the percentage of farms in the Northeast which sell products directly to consumers? A. 14 percent B. 25 percent C. 12 percent D. 75 percent
C. 12 percent
Which of the following is the total value of food crops exported annually from South Carolina? A. 39 million dollars B. 212.6 million dollars C. 173 million dollars D. 98.4 million dollars
C. 173 million dollars
Match the plant cell biology (Cell wall/ Chloroplast/ Nucleus/ Vacuole) to their description (maintains the shape of the cell/ controls functions of the cell/ converts light and carbon dioxide to usable energy/ provides structural support and protection.)
Cell wall - provides structural support and protection Chloroplast - converts light and carbon dioxide to usable energy Nucleus - controls functions of the cell Vacuole - maintains the shape of the cell
Which of the following is NOT a major crop grown in West Virginia? A. Apples B. Corn C. Hay D. Peaches
D. Peaches
True or False? The Economic Value of Crops totals to four billion per year.
False
True or False? The United States has 3.2 million farmers.
False
True or False? Wheat is a major crop grown in Tennessee.
False
True or False? Forage Crops are used to increase soil fertility. Forage Crops are used to decrease soil quality. Forage Crops are used to decrease crop yields.
True False False
Which of the following is the total economic value of crops within the Southern region? A. 48 billion dollars B. 52 billion dollars C. 45 billion dollars D. 55 billion dollars
48 billion dollars
Which of the following is the total value of food crops annually exported from South Dakota? A. 1.4 billion dollars B. 431.2 billion dollars C. Five billion dollars D. 225 billion dollars
A. 1.4 billion dollars
Which of the following is a fruit grown in Rhode Island? A. Apples B. Pumpkins C. Tomatoes D. Squash
A. Apples
Which of the following is NOT a fruit type? A. Complex B. Simple C. Aggregate D. Multiple
A. Complex
Which of the following grains is NOT grown in the cool season? A. Corn B. Oats C. Triticale D. Cereal rye
A. Corn
Which of the following is NOT a major crop in Arizona? A. Corn B. Cotton C. Hay D. Wheat
A. Corn
Where is rough endoplasmic reticulum located? A. Cytoplasm B. Ribosomes C. Nucleus D. Cell Wall
A. Cytoplasm
Which of the following is a list of parts included in the stem tissue? A. Epidermis, cortex, xylem, phloem and cambium B. Aerial, subterranean, acaulescent, lateral and adventitious C. Cortex, cambium, aerial, lateral and subterranean D. Vacuole, epidermis, cortex, lateral and reticulum
A. Epidermis, cortex, xylem, phloem and cambium
Which vegetable is NOT a cool season crop? A. Peppers B. Cabbage C. Lettuce D. Asparagus
A. Peppers
Which of the following is the female part of the plant? A. Pistil B. Stamen C. Anther D. Filament
A. Pistil
In Nebraska, which primary crop is used for making brooms? A. Proso millet B. Hay C. Wheat D. Cotton
A. Proso millet
Corn and sorghum are ____ season grains, while barely and oats are ____ season grains. A. Warm; cool B. Cool; warm C. Spring; summer D. Fall; winter
A. Warm; cool
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a vacuole? A. Filled with fluid B. Contains a nuclei C. Maintains the shape of the cell D. Takes up most of the cell
B. Contains a nuclei
Which of the following is NOT a field crop? A. Barley B. Cotton C. Hay D. Wheat
B. Cotton
For which of the following uses are forage crops NOT used? A. Increase soil fertility B. Decrease soil quality C. Improve water drainage D. Decrease risk for disease in crops
B. Decrease soil quality
Which of the following crops are primarily grown to provide feed for livestock? A. Field Crops B. Forage Crops C. Row Crops D. Vegetable Crops
B. Forage Crops
Which of the following is the species name for soybeans? A. Zea mays B. Glyxine max C. Solanum tuberosum D. Malus domestica
B. Glyxine max
In which two states in the Midwest Region are soybeans primarily grown? A. Indiana and Minnesota B. Iowa and Illinois C. Kansas and Iowa D. Ohio and Michigan
B. Iowa and Illinois
Which of the following is the value of crops produced per year in the United States? A. Less than $150 billion B. More than $150 billion C. Less than $140 billion D. $140 billion
B. More than $150 billion
In alternate leaf patterns, how many leaves are produced at each node? A. Zero B. One C. Two D. Three
B. One
Which of the following is NOT a major food or fiber crop in the Western region? A. Corn B. Orange C. Wheat D. Cotton
B. Orange
Which of the following fruits is NOT an export for Iowa? A. Apples B. Peaches C. Berries D. Grapes
B. Peaches
Which of the following is a popular apple grown in West Virginia? A. Gala B. Red Delicious C. Golden Delicious D. Granny Smith
B. Red Delicious
Which of the following crop varieties of wheat is NOT grown in the Midwest Region? A. Hard Red Winter B. Soft Red Winter C. Durum D. Hard Red Spring
B. Soft Red Winter
In which state is safflower considered a primary crop? A. Washington B. Utah C. New Mexico D. Wyoming
B. Utah
In which of the following states is corn often grown for silage? A. Pennsylvania B. Vermont C. New York D. New Hampshire
B. Vermont
Rescue and Summerred are two popular varieties of apples grown in which state? A. California B. Arizona C. Alaska D. Colorado
C. Alaska
Which of the following NOT a primary crop in Virginia? A. Corn B. Hay C. Apples D. Tobacco
C. Apples
Which of the following is a fruit crop in Utah? A. Cotton B. Coffee C. Apricots D. Apples
C. Apricots
Proso millet is used to create which of the following? A. Paper B. Clothing C. Brooms D. Furniture
C. Brooms
Which of the following vegetables are NOT a warm season crop? A. Eggplants B. Sweet potatoes C. Carrots D. Peppers
C. Carrots
Which of the following is NOT a fruit grown in Alabama? A. Peaches B. Watermelon C. Cherries D. Apples
C. Cherries
Which of the following is NOT a major crop of New Mexico? A. Hay B. Onions C. Corn D. Pecans
C. Corn
During which time of year are pecans harvested in the state of New Mexico? A. Late summer to mid-fall B. Early to late summer C. Fall to early winter D. Late spring to early winter
C. Fall to early winter
Which of the following crops account for 83% of the total US economic value of crops? A. Fruits and nuts B. Commercial vegetables C. Field and miscellaneous crops D. Forage crops
C. Field and miscellaneous crops
Forage crops are used to achieve which of the following? A. Decrease water drainage B. Increase weed populations C. Increase soil quality D. Maintain crop yield
C. Increase soil quality
Which of the following describes the ovule of a flower? A. Grains containing the male sex cells B. Base of the pistil C. Located in the ovary and carries the female sex cells D. Sticky top of pistil and is a receptive surface for pollen grains
C. Located in the ovary and carries the female sex cells
________ are embryos with a single cotyledon and ______ are embryos with two cotyledons. A. Seeds; leaves B. Dicots; Monocots C. Monocots; dicots D. Leaves' seeds
C. Monocots; dicots
Which of the following fruits are NOT grown in Connecticut? A. Apples B. Blueberries C. Peaches D. Strawberries
C. Peaches
Which of the following is NOT a major crop of Florida? A. Oranges B. Tomatoes C. Peanuts D. Sugar Cane
C. Peanuts
Which of the following is a cool season crop? A. Eggplant B. Tomatoes C. Potatoes D. Pumpkins
C. Potatoes
Which of the following are small organelles found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of a cell? A. Vacuole B. Mitochondria C. Ribosomes D. Chloroplast
C. Ribosomes
Which of the following is NOT a primary crop for Minnesota? A. Wheat B. Sugar beats C. Sunflowers D. Corn
C. Sunflowers
Which crop in Utah does NOT utilize irrigation? A. Safflower B. Corn C. Wheat D. Hay
C. Wheat
Which of the following is NOT a major food crop in Michigan? A. Corn B. Sugar beets C. Wheat D. Soybeans
C. Wheat
Which of the following is NOT a result of using forage crops? A. Increase soil fertility B. Increase soil quality C. Worsens water drainage D. Increase risk for disease in crops
C. Worsens water drainage
Which of the following is NOT a function of the stem in plants? A. Store water B. Carry nutrients C. Provide support to plant D. Anchor the plant in the ground
D. Anchor the plant in the ground
Which of the following is NOT a fruit crop in Oregon? A. Pears B. Cherries C. Blueberries D. Bananas
D. Bananas
Which of the following crops are NOT a primary crop grown in New Jersey? A. Berries B. Hay C. Wheat D. Corn
D. Corn
Which of the following is NOT a primary crop in Pennsylvania? A. Apples B. Corn C. Tobacco D. Cotton
D. Cotton
During which time of year is hay harvested in Oregon? A. Late summer to late-fall B. Late summer to mid-fall C. Early to mid-fall D. Early summer to early fall
D. Early summer to early fall
Which of the following is a warm season crop? A. Oats B. Broccoli C. Potatoes D. Eggplant
D. Eggplant
Which of the following is a primary crop of Nevada? A. Apples B. Almonds C. Coffee D. Garlic
D. Garlic
Which of the following is NOT made using fiber crops? A. Paper B. Cloth C. Rope D. Grocery bags
D. Grocery bags
Which of the following is NOT a crop grown in the Southern region? A. Upland cotton B. Flue-cured tobacco C. Soft red winter wheat D. Hard red winter wheat
D. Hard red winter wheat
Which type of flower is missing either the pistil or stamen? A. Complete B. Incomplete C. Perfect D. Imperfect
D. Imperfect
Which of the following is the total value of Wisconsin's exports every year? A. More than two billion dollars B. More than 1.5 billion dollars C. More than one billion dollars D. More than 850 million dollars
D. More than 850 million dollars
Which plant part connects the leaf blade to the stem? A. Mid-rib B. Stipule C. Vein D. Petiole
D. Petiole
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the nucleus? A. Controls functions of the cell B. Contains DNA in chromosomes C. Surrounded by the nuclear membrane D. Spherical, rod-shaped organelles
D. Spherical, rod-shaped organelles
Which of the following has the ability to grow year-round? A. Eggplant B. Tomatoes C. Pumpkins D. Squash
D. Squash
True or False? In Arkansas, hay is often used as a silage crop.
False
True or False? Safflower is considered a primary crop in Tennessee.
False
Match the crop (Forage/ Field/ Fiber/ Row) to their description (crops grown for their fibers to make paper, cloth or rope/ crops other than fresh fruits or vegetables grown for agricultural purposes/ crops planted in rows far enough apart to allow operation of machinery between rows/ crops gown primarily to provide feed for livestock.)
Forage - crops grown primarily to provide feed for livestock Field - crops other than fresh fruits or vegetables grown for agricultural purposes Fiber - crops grown for their fibers to make paper, cloth or rope Row - crops planted in rows far enough apart to allow operation of machinery between rows
True or False The value of crops produced per year in the United States amounts to more than 150 billion dollars.
True
True or False? Field crops are crops other than fresh fruits or vegetables grown for agricultural purposes.
True
True or False? The United States will have to double agriculture output by 2050 to meet global food demand.
True
True or False? The adventitious root is formed from the shoot tissues and are used when cloning plants from cuttings.
True
True or false? Hay is the most produced field crop in Alaska.
True
Ture or False? Economic Value of Crops equals two percent of the total U.S. agricultural products.
True
Categorize the following by warm or cool season vegetables. Asparagus, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Onions, Peppers, Pumpkins, Sweet potatoes
Warm: Eggplant, Peppers, Pumpkins, Sweet potatoes Cool: Asparagus, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Onions
True or False? No-till farming is utilized on wheat fields to increase yields and conserve soil.
True
The Midwest Region's economic value of crops equals which percent of the total United States' agricultural products? A. 26 percent B. 83 percent C. 70 percent D. 58 percent
D. 58 percent
The seed is made up of which of the following parts? A. Seed coat B. Cotyledon C. Embryo D. All of the choices are correct
D. All of the choices are correct
Which of the following is NOT considered a row crop? A. Wheat B. Sorghum C. Sunflower D. Almonds
D. Almonds