Agriculture Science and Technology

Agriculture Science and Technology

Unit 1 Review – Introduction to Agriculture Science

1.1 Define Terms

Match the following terms with their BEST definition listed below:

A. agribusiness B. agricultural industry C. agricultural mechanics

D. agriculture E. agriscience F. horticulture

G. aquaculture H. farming

_____ 1. Using new technologies in the production of food, fiber, and shelter.

_____2. All of the activities in producing and marketing food, fiber, and forestry products to

consumers.

_____3. Design, construction, repair, and maintenance of tractors, machinery, and other structures

used in the agricultural industry.

_____4. The use of land and other resources to grow crops and animals.

_____5. The science of producing crops and raising livestock.

_____6. Non-farm work or processes in the agricultural industry.

_____7. The science of producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.

_____8. The science of producing aquatic plants and animals.

Match the following terms with their BEST definition listed below:

A. biotechnology B. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) C. issue

D. Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) E. United States Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

F. processing G. honesty H. self-motivation

_____9. The main agency of the Federal government that oversees agriculture.

_____10. A characteristic that an employer expects from their employees that involves truthfulness,

integrity, and fairness.

_____11. The management of biological systems for the benefit of humans, including cloning, gene

transfer, and other technologies.

_____12. A matter on which differences of opinion exist; a dispute

_____13. The part of the Agricultural Industry that involves alternation of raw agricultural products

With the purpose of making other usable products.

_____14. An agency of the Federal government focused on environmental quality.

_____15. An agency focused on responding to natural and other disasters.

_____16. The willingness to acquire knowledge an one’s own.

1.2 Explain the importance of agriculture in meeting human needs

17. The three basic needs of humans that are met by agriculture are:

(a)______(b)______(c)______

18. Identify two agricultural products that you use on a regular basis that have a plant origin, and two products that have an animal origin.

PLANT ORIGIN ANIMAL ORIGIN

(a) ______(a) ______

(b) ______(b) ______

1.3 List and describe major areas of the agricultural industry

19. Identify the three broad categories that make up the total Agricultural Industry, and then identify at least one career in each field:

(a) ______

Career - ______

(b) ______

Career - ______

20. Identify the four P’s of Marketing Agricultural Products.

(a) ______(b) ______

1.4 Discuss changes that have come about in agriculture due to technology

Briefly explain technological developments in each of the following areas and explain how these developments have benefited the Agricultural Industry.

21. Genetic Engineering –

22. Chemical Fertilizers –

23. Hybridization –

24. Mechanization –

25. Integrated Pest Management –

26. Precision Farming –

27. Sustainable Agriculture –

1.5 Determine the impact of agriculture on the United States economy

Identify where Arkansas ranks in production for the following Agriculture products:

28. Rice - ______

29. Soybeans - ______

30. Cotton - ______

31. Beef Cattle - ______

32. Chicken - ______

33. Hogs - ______

34. Turkeys - ______

35. Identify the top five Agricultural commodities produced by the United States by value.

(a) ______

(b) ______

(d) ______

(e) ______

1.6 Identify careers related to agriculture and discuss the general nature of the work in the careers

Identify at least one career in each of the following areas of Agriculture:

36. Animal Science - ______

37. Plant Science - ______

38. Ag Mechanics - ______

39. Ag Business - ______

40. Natural Resources - ______

1.7 List and explain employer expectations and personal traits for success in agricultural careers

41. Identify at least two characteristics that an employer would expect in their employees.

(a) ______

(b) ______

42. Identify at least two conditions that an employee should expect from their employer.

(a) ______

(b) ______

1.8 Identify and discuss past and present issues in agriculture

For each of the following agricultural issues, briefly provide your thoughts on the issue.

43. Global Warming:

44. Genetic Engineering:

45. Feeding the World’s Rapid Population Growth

46. Labeling of Agricultural Products

47. Sustainable Agriculture