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