Agriculture Associate Industry Certification Review

gilt

"What is the term for a female swine that has not yet given birth?"

kid

"What is the term for the offspring from a goat?"

nitrogen, carbon, water

nutrients uptaken from the atmosphere or soil by plants

placement

"A student whose Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is related to his/her employment in an agriculture business has what type of SAE?"

aerosol can

"Agriscience research conducted to control mosquitoes in tropical areas led to what modern day invention?"

less than 20 cents

"Approximately how much of the food dollar goes to the producer?"

Design the experiment

"During which step in the scientific method does one conduct an experiment?"

layer

"What is the term for a chicken that was developed to produce a large number of eggs?"

numbers and symbols

"How is the toxicity of a pesticide described?"

phosphorus

"If a fertilizer ratio is 5-10-15, what element does the number 10 represent?"

entrepreneurship

"If a student manages his/her own business, or produces and sells items for a profit, what type of Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) does a student have?"

chloroplast

"In a plant cell where is solar energy (light) converted into stored energy (simple sugars)?"

capillary

"Plants use only what kind of water in the soil?"

layout tools

"Rulers, squares, levels, chalk lines, measuring tapes, and plumb bobs are examples of what type of tools?"

hammer

"Sledge, claw, peen, and non-marring are all examples of what type of tool?"

greenhouse effect

"The buildup of heat caused by radiant energy being trapped in the earth's atmosphere is known as what?"

genes

"What are the components of a cell that determine the characteristics of a living thing?"

classroom/laboratory, FFA, SAE

"What are the three parts of a comprehensive agricultural experience program?"

machinery

"What do accidents among farm workers most often involve?"

breed

"What is a group of animals that have similar characteristics and pass those characteristics to their offspring called?"

common name

"What is another term for the manufacturer's name for a pesticide?"

loyalty

"What is another word for honesty?"

water

"What is known as the "universal solvent" because it can dissolve a variety of different substances?"

american

"What is the highest degree that the FFA can bestow upon a member?"

forestry

"What is the management of forests called?"

nitrogen

"What is the most abundant element in the air?"

silage

"What is the name given to forage that has been cut and dried until it contains a low level of moisture?"

ruminant

"What is the name of the class of animals that have a stomach with more than one compartment?"

resume

"What is the name of the one page summary of information about a job applicant?"

slow-moving vehicle emblem

"What is the name of the reflective orange triangle with a red border on each of the three sides?"

pledge of allegience

"What is the official salute of the FFA?"

anchor the plant and supply water and nutrients

"What is the primary functions of the root?"

ear notching

"What is the primary method used to identify pigs?"

respiration

"What is the process by which living cells (plant or animal) take in oxygen and give carbon dioxide?"

germination

"What is the process by which seeds sprout and begin to grow?"

"I move"

"What is the proper way to introduce a motion using correct parliamentary procedure?"

photosynthesis

"What is the series of processes in which light energy is converted into simple sugar called?"

steer

"What is the term associated with a castrated male bovine?"

mitosis

"What is the term for the process of division or duplication of a typical cell?"

permeable

"What is the term that describes the proportion and size of soil particles?"

inch

"What is the unit of measure used to designate the size of a nail?"

Clostridium botulinum toxin

"What is the worst danger associated with canned foods?"

body

"What part of a speech contains the majority of the information?"

2

"What percent of the people in the United States are farmers?"

21

"What percentage of the air is oxygen?"

integrated pest management

"What pest-control strategy relies on multiple control practices and establishes the amount of damage that will be tolerated before control actions are taken?"

DDT

"What pesticide was banned in 1972 because of its harmful effect on the environment?

agriscience research

"What type of Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is an original study project conducted to determine the effect of air flow on transpiration?"

exploratory

"What type of Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) would a middle school student select if he/she wishes to observe and experience a variety of areas in agriscience?"

herbicide

"What type of pesticide is used to kill weeds?"

extemporaneous speaking

"What type of public speaking requires the participant to give a speech with little or no time for preparation?"

insulin

"What was one of the first commercial products made by genetic engineering?"

cereal crops

"Wheat, barley, oats, and rice are examples of what type of crop?"

dust mask

"When working in an area where small particles may be inhaled, what piece of personal protective clothing should be worn?"

Green Revolution

"Which event resulted in developing countries being able to produce higher-yielding, disease- and insect-resistant varieties of small grain?"

permit early graduation

"Which is NOT a purpose or benefit of Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs?"

red

"Which of the safety colors used in agricultural operations represent danger?"

introduction

"Which part of a speech specifically indicates the need for and importance of the speech?"

eyes and face

"Which parts of the body are the most critical to be protected at all times?"

Handling cleaning cloths while wearing protective gloves

"Which practice promotes good hand hygiene in the food industry?"

bolt is used in conjunction with a nut

"Which statement is TRUE concerning the difference between bolts and screws?"

secretary

"Who is responsible for taking notes during a meeting and preparing the minutes of the meeting?"

means be seated, the meeting is adjourned or the result of a vote has been announced.

1 tap of the gavel

12

100 bag of 10-10-12 "How many pounds of soluble potash does this bag of fertilizer contain?"

Calls the meeting to order

2 taps of the gavel

maximum speed must a vehicle traveling on a public road display a SMV emblem as required by law

25

have members stand up in the meeting

3 taps of the gavel

Placement

A(n) _____ SAE is for students who are placed with an employer in a production unit.

Entrepreneurship

A(n) _____ SAE is for students who want to conduct activities for a profit.

Motion

A(n) ____________________ is a proposal presented in a meeting, to be acted upon by the group.

Extemporaneous

A(n) ____________________ speech is delivered with little or no preparation.

In the original carton in the coldest part of the refrigerator

After eggs are purchased, how should they be stored?"

Haul, Grade, Process, Package, and Market

Agricultural processing, products, and distribution are those parts of the industry that do what with commodities?

Mastitis

An infection of the milk-secreting glands of cattle, goats, and other milk-producing animals is known as:

Brahman

Bos Indicus breed of cattle. Grey in color with large hump. Known for heat tolerance.

An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs

Chloroplast

reaping , threshing , and winnowing

Combine harvester technologies

Did not decrease pesticide use. Pesticide use increases with many GMOs, but the toxicity of the pesticide in the environment decreases.

Downfall of GMOs

National scope of the organization

Eagle

Unity; common interest in agriculture

Ear of Corn

Plants can become resistant to weeds, pest, disease; Increased crop yield; Reduced production cost leading to lower consumer cost; Increased nutrition

Effects of GMOs

grade A

Eggs sold in the marketplace must be as good or better than which United States consumer quality standard?

one of the first products made by genetic engineering

Insulin

A program that allows a student to become involved in learning a variety of subjects about agriscience and careers related to agriculture.

Exploratory SAE

A speech delivered with little or no preparation.

Extemporaneous

the first marketed genetically selected food crop

Flavrsavr tomato

Peas

Gregor Mendel experimented with garden:

Three

How many elements are essential for plant growth?

Anther Sac

In plant breeding, what is removed from the plant to prevent natural pollination?

Water quality and soil conversion

In the field of renewable natural resources, which are state and regional concerns of high priority?

Competition

In which of the following types of relationships do two different types of species compete for the same food supply, cover, or nesting or breeding sites?

True

Mitosis is the process of division or duplication of a typical cell.

Proposal to be acted upon by the group.

Motion

Sick yellow-green leaves. Short stems, small leaves, pale colored leaves and flowers. Slow and dwarfed plant growth.

Nitrogen deficiency symptoms

167

On average, each farmer in the United States produces enough food for about how many people?

The announcement of adjournment, the completion of a business item or is a message to members to be seated following the opening ceremony.

One Tap

Knowledge and wisdom

Owl

Respiration

Oxygen in the air is consumed by plants and animals during a process called ____________________.

A system of guidelines for conducting meetings.

Parliamentary Procedure

Sugar

Photosynthesis is the process by which energy from the sun is stored in molecules of:

Career experience where a student is placed with an employer who is conducting agricultural business such as farming, ranching, greenhouse operations, and others.

Placement SAE

Work, labour, and effort

Plow

Progressive nature

Rising Sun

Irrigation

The addition of water to plants to supplement the water provided by rain or snow is called:

"I move..."

The two words used to introduce a motion in parliamentary procedure are:

Agricultural supplies and services

The area of agriscience that includes businesses that sell supplies or provide services is:

Margins

The leaf edges are known as:

Stem

The leaf petiole is the _____ of the leaf.

Iron

The use of what metal revolutionized agriculture?

Cereal Grains

The major diet of most of the world's people consists of:

Pledge of Allegiance

The official FFA salute is the ____________________.

Fruit

The ovary of a flower matures into a:

Horticulture

The science involved in the cultivation, propagation, processing, and marketing of items such as flowers and vegetables is known as:

Selective Breeding

The selection of parents to get desirable characteristics in offspring is known as:

Top of the stem

The terminal bud on a plant stem is located where?

The members should stand.

Three Taps

Pasteurized

To ensure safety from disease-causing organisms, fluid milk in the United States is:

Calls the meeting room to order.

Two Taps

Corn cold and National Blue

What are the FFA colours?

machinery

What do accidents among farm workers most often involve?"

water

What is known as the "universal solvent" because it can dissolve a variety of different substances?

Nitrogen

What is the most abundant element in air?

potentially could cause food-related allergies

What is the primary health concern with consuming genetically modified foods?

selective breeding

What is the term used to describe choosing specific parents to get desirable characteristics in offspring?"

Hydroponic

What kind of water adheres so tightly that plants cannot use it?

Gravitational

What kind of water drains from the soil?

Capillary

What kind of water is absorbed by plant roots?

Chloroplasts

What part of the leaf cell contains chlorophyll and carries out photosynthesis?

chloroplasts

What part of the leaf cell contains chlorophyll and carries out photosynthesis?"

Less than 2%

What percentage of people in the United States are farmers?

Candling

What process is used to scan eggs to ensure they are free from cracks and interior defects?"

pea

What type of plant did Gregor Johann Mendel use to discover the effects of genetics on characteristics?

Class A

Which class of milk is produced under strict standards and is intended for consumption as fluid milk?

best if used by/before date

Which food product date-labeling phrase always relates to food safety?

Best if Used By/Before date

Which food product date-labeling phrase always relates to food safety?"

Class VIII

Which land capability class has severe restrictions but is still suitable for cultivation with careful management?

Yorkshire

Which of the following is a swine breed?

Carbohydrates

Which of the following nutrient groups serves as the body's main source of energy?

Eagle

Which symbol tops the FFA emblem?

Farrow

Which term means to give birth to baby pigs?

Soil Science

Which term refers to the study of the properties and management of soil to grow plans?

Environment

Which terms refers to all the conditions, circumstances, and influences surrounding and affecting an organism or group of organisms?

Gregor Mendel

Who is credited with discovering the effects of genetics on plant characteristics and is called "the father of genetics"

Respiration

_____ is the process whereby living cells take in oxygen and give off carbon dioxide.

Ruminant

____________________ are a class of animals that have stomachs with more than one compartment.

the way you conduct yourself as a member of the community

citizenship

hampshire

commercially important breed of swine that is black with a white belt and erect ears.

attracts insects

flower

A mature ovary of a flower that protects dormant seeds and aids in their dispersal.

fruit