Ag Praxis questions

which of the following government agencies is responsible for ensuring that food processing facility meets the requirements for a product

USDA FDA

which of the following economic structures is based on maximizing profits

capitalism

which of the following is most likely to be included in a greenhouse computerize climate control system

carbon dioxide control

which of the following food crops can best provide the most calories to the greatest number of people globally

cereals

which of the followeing are the three componets of ffa agriculture education program

classroom lab, ffa and leadhership, sae

which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable energy source

coal

which of the following forms of energy production has the greatest greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy produced

coal fired power plants

which of the following describes an experimentation sae

comparing the various effects of soil ph on fruit production

which of the following describes the movement of heat from one end of a piece of metal to the other

conduction

which of the following is considered a value added process

converting fruit into jam

which of the following is most likely to be considered the best conductor of electricity

cooper

Which of the following FFA Career Development Events is for FFA members in grades 7,8, and 9 and focuses on working the land through farming

creed speaking

to calculate an engine's displacement, an individual must know which of the following measurements from the engine

cylinder bore and piston stroke length

which of the following is a signal word that indicates the highest level of toxicity to a person working with herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides

danger

a chronological resume is arranged by the

date of each activity or position

a vehicle uses a chain and sprocket drive system. if the engine speed does not change, which of the following will result in a higher speed for the rear wheel

decreasing the number of teeth on the rear sprocket

which of the following terms best describes the management strategy of an employer passing the responsibility of a specific task to an employee

delegation

which of the following will most likely be a continuing trend in animal agriculture

demand for hormone free products better management of waste products

which of the following is considered to be a potential risk of growing genetically modified crops

development of insect resistant weed populations

in addition to selling floral arrangement, floral shop owner adds an event planning service to the floral business. the addition of the new service is an example of

diversification

In livestock rations, carbohydrates and lipids are the major source of which of the following

energy

a student interested in researching deforestation with the united states forest service should join which of the following ffa career pathways

environmental service systems

which of the following processes is part of the hydrologic cycle

evapotranspiration

which of the following should be part of an agribusiness plan

executive summary business or product description financial projections

the taxonomic name equus refers to which of the following levels of classification

genus

which of the following is the most widely accepted treatment for celiac disease

gluten free diet

which of the following is the best method for sanitizing culture plates so that no microorganisms are left on the plate

heating in an autoclave

which of the following is applied to reduce the amount of an unwanted grass in a field of round up ready corn

herbicide

which of the following is a benefit of crop rotation

higher soil moisture

which of the following processes is used to prevent the separation of fat from the more liquid portion of

homogenization

the diagram above shows four major soil horizons in a soil profile. parent material for the soil is located in what horizon

horizon c

how should employment and educational history be listed on a resume

in chronological order, most recent listed first

according to osha regulations, which of the following statements describes the correct procedure for storing compressed oxygen and compressed fuel gas cylinders

in the absence of a barrier oxygen cylinders should be separated from fuel gas cylinder by at least 20 feet.

combining eggs and sperm in a laboratory before implantation is called

in vitro fertilization

Compared with rivers, wetlands are generally associated with which of the following

increasing sediment decomposition Greater biological productivity Greater species diversity

what are the three components of beef cattle biosecurity plan

insolation, traffic control, and sanitation

on the floor of an FFA meeting, which of the following is the correct order of the disposal of a main motion

introducing the motion, seconding the motion, stating the question,debating the motion, putting the question, announcing the result

what is the function of a fire shelter during a prescribed burn

it provides protection from radiant and convective heat during the burn

which of the following statements is true concerning the safe operation of a table saw

its best to avoid using the table saw miter gauge in conjunction with the table saw fences because the work may bind and kickback may occur

which of the following ffa career development events (CDE) is appropriate for teachers of agricultural education to use when attempting to improve their students individual written, telephone, and face to face communication skills

job interview

which of the following is the best way to keep cut flowers fresh and healthy looking for leaveral days

keeping them in a cooler at a temperature above freezing

which of the following insects should be introduced as a part of an integrated pest management practice to control aphids

ladybugs

the owners of johnson farms want their family farm to become a site of agritourism, drawing many visitors to the farm. the plan to add pick your own strawberries and pumpkins, as well as a corn maze. among other details of the change in operations. the owners should ensure that they are adequately covered by which of the following insurances

liability

the three chapter levels in FFA are

local, state, and national

which of the following lists the correct order of business for an FFA chapter meeting, which begins with an opening ceremony and ends with a closing ceremony

minutes officer reports old business committee reports new business

according to occupational safety and health administration regulators, which of the following colors is used to indicate hazardous parts of machines

orange

an integrated pest management (IPM) program includes which of the following

pest identification action thresholds pest prevention

a sound waste management disposal plan improves an animal production operation in which of the following ways

prevents disease spread improves animal health conforms with regulations

which of the following is a market strategy in which all products and services that a business offers are separated into different cost categories

price lining

the labels on the color wheel classify each color as

primary, secondary, and tertiary

which of the following agriculture sectors includes farmers that feed livestock until they reach market weight

production

which of the following FFA awards recognizes members who developed skills through their supervised agricultural experience that they can apply toward future careers

proficiency awards

gluten is a type of which of the following nutrients

protein

which of the following is a mechanical device that reduces the pressure of gases flowing from one cylinder to another

regulator

which of the following is an example of a noise hazard in agricultural mechanics laboratory that would require the operator to war hearing protection

running a planner for 5 minutes at 105 dB

which of the following soil types has the lowest water holding capacity

sandy loam

which of the following is an example of an ethical issue a farmer might encounter when planting a crop

saving seed from this year's harvest to use for replanting the following year's crop

which of the following is the most commonly used tool for catching, handling, and immobilizing pigs

snare

which of the following are abiotic factors that influence ecosystems

soil, water, sunlight

if a fat soluble toxic substance enters the ecosystem the concentration of the substance would most likely be highest in the tissues of which of the following species

species X

maria has just been hired as a marketing manager for athens farmers market. the owner wants maria to focus on bringing in more young families and college students to the market. Young families and college students are athens farmers market's

target audience

which of the following must occur during the inteake cycle of a small four stroke gasoline engine in order for it to run at maximum efficiency

the carburetor must mix the correct ratio of oxygen and fuel

buying food at a local farmers market is most likely to have which of the following benefits over shopping at a supermarket

the process behind bringing food to a local famers market has a smaller carbon footprint

which of the following statements best describes preemergent herbicides

the provided effective control of annual weeds when applied in early spring or late summer prior to weed seed germination and emergence

which of the following best accounts for the greater effect that pollutants have on organisms that are at higher trophic levels

Biomagnification

which diagram best represents an event that will eventually result in the production of diploid cells and genetically identical daughter cells

Cell with a straight line horizontally

which of the following items is usually used to restrain adult cattle for common management and medical procedures

Squeeze Chute

According to livestock quality assurance programs, which of the following is the recommended route to administer an injection to livestock

Subcutaneous

what should the overcurrent protection be on an electric motor rated for 12 amps and 120 volts

15 amps. the overcurrent protection on an electric motor rated for 12 amps and 120 volts

which of the following FFA degrees can be earned in the seventh or eighth grades

Discovery

Which of the following techniques is likely to improve listening skills

Focusing on the speaker Maintaining eye contact with the speaker Displaying appropriate body language toward the speaker

in which of the following is the scientific name of an animal species is in the correct format

Gallus gallus

anaphase 1

Homologous chromosomes separate

species U most likely represents which type of organism in the food web

Producer

which of the following species is most likely belongs to the kingdom fungi

Species W

which of the following is an example of secondary succession

a pasture is created and abandoned after a forest is cut down

which of the following characteristics are typically found in monocot plants

a single cotyledon, parallel leaf veins, and flower parts in multiples of three

a career that involves the marketing of wood products is classified under which career cluster

agriculture, food, and natural resources

which of the following sources would be considered most credible for a student to use when writing a research paper on livestock diseases

an article from a peer reviewed journal

which is the division characterized by the use of flowers, fruits and seeds during the reproductive cycles

anthrophyta (angiosperms)

according to the law of supply. if all other variables held constant, which of the following is true

as price falls the supply declines

which of the following statements about nutritional value is most likely correct

beef products are an important source of protein

which of the following ag technologies uses bacteria and other organisms to clean up contaminated land and water

biomediation

a designer who wants to use complementary colors in a floral arrangement should use

blue and orange (colors across from each other)

which of the following is a nonverbal communication skill

body language facial expression eye contact

which is the best route for administering a time released drug

bolus

which division has a dominate gametophyte life stage

bryophyta

which of the following describes how global positioning system technology can help to reduce grain production costs

by allowing farmers to accurately apply fertilizer at differing rates

when conducting research, which of the following is critical to the validation of a source that is cited

the researcher throughly cites all sources to support the hypothesis and data

the plant shown, shows what

thigmotropism

the removal of selected number of trees from a stand to increase the growing space available to the residual stand of timber is referred to as

thinning

in the cattle industry, the temperature humidity index is most likely to be used for which of the following

to assess the risk of heat stress

which of the following is the most likely reason that a farmer has put up barriers that allow livestock to access only a small part of a body of water

to prevent soil erosion along the waters edge

which of the following can be depreciated

tractor

which of the following is an example of genetic engineering being used to improve the agriculture

transferring a gene that produces a protein that kills insects into crops to create insect resistant crops

in terms of average annual precipitation, which of the following is considered to be the driest biome

tundra

which of the following are important steps to take before applying plant growth regulators, fungicides, and insecticides in a greenhouse

turn off ventilation fans and horizontal airflow fans and close external vents plan the application to occur before the midday heat and verify that plants are not water stressed check application equipment for leads and ensure that safety garments fit properly

which of the following are regulated by the FDA

veterinary drugs and devices

which of the following best describes the benefit of the genetic engineering of crops so that they are resistant to glyphosafe

weeds are easier to control

which of the following types of fencing is commonly used to fence sheep into a large pasture

woven wire