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AEST AGTECH EXAM
In genetic terms, what is the goal of the process of mapping?
to identify the location of a gene on a chromosome
Which of the following terms means "life" or "living"?
bio
Gregor Johann Mendel discovered the effects of genetics on characteristics using
which of the following types of plant?
pea
Plants give off oxygen through the process known as:
photosynthesis
Careers in air quality are available with which service?
weather
Careers in agriscience include which of the following?
processing and recreation and food production
By the year 2010, the world population of humans is estimated will be
7 billion
What is the meaning of the Greek word bios?
life
The science involved in the cultivation, propagation, processing and marketing of
things like flowers and vegetables is known as
horticulture
The pale yellow element occurring widely in nature is
sulfur
Which of the following is a colorless, radioactive gas formed by the disintegration of
radium?
radon
Chlorofluorocarbons are a group of compounds consisting of which of the following?
chlorine, fluorine, carbon, and hydrogen
What is the most abundant element in air?
nitrogen
Insects and other organisms have adapted to the pollution in the air through a
process known as:
natural selection
The greenhouse effect and global warming are:
controversial
The material that remains after a plant dies or is harvested is called:
plant residue
The bodies of young plants and animals consist of about 90 percent of which of the
following?
water
A universal solvent serves to:
dissolve or change most other materials
Which term describes drinking water that is free of harmful chemicals?
potable
The water cycle is a natural process by which water moves in a circular motion from:
oceans to land and back to oceans
Which type of water adheres so tightly that plants cannot use it?
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hygroscopic
Which of the following is not an area of focus by the USDA to prevent contamination
of groundwater by crop pesticides?
management of local water sewage systems
The addition of water to plants to supplement the water provided by rain or snow is
called:
irrigation
The attempt to alter the crop environment to prevent or reduce pest damage is
known as _____ control.
cultural
A pest's ability to repopulate after control has been eliminated or reduced is called:
pest resurgence
It generally takes how long for the release of sterile insects to completely eradicate
harmful insects?
2 or 3 years
_____ is the union of the pollen and the stigma.
Pollination
In plant breeding, what is removed from the plant to prevent natural pollination?
anther sac
The area of cell division on a root is at the:
apical meristem
In some varieties of wheat, stem length has been reduced, which reduces or
eliminates:
lodging
A compound leaf is made of which of the following?
three to seven leaflets
How many elements are essential for plant growth?
16
Plant physiologists are responsible for studying and researching which of the
following?
osmosis, nutrient uptake, translocation, respiration, photosynthesis, food movement,
and food storage
Citrus growers and the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory have been studying
the disease citrus blight since:
1892
A hybrid plant is obtained by:
crossbreeding
The union of a small piece of bark with a bud and a rootstock is called _____
grafting.
bud
What is the first step in seed germination?
water absorption
When transferring materials into tissue culture tubes, one of the most important
objectives is to:
transfer quickly and in a clean environment
As a rule of thumb, how big should the first garden be for four people?
260 square feet
Which of the following is not a method for storing garden produce?
watering
Which of the following types of mulch helps control weeds and conserve moisture?
AEST AGTECH EXAM
In genetic terms, what is the goal of the process of mapping?
to identify the location of a gene on a chromosome
Which of the following terms means "life" or "living"?
bio
Gregor Johann Mendel discovered the effects of genetics on characteristics using
which of the following types of plant?
pea
Plants give off oxygen through the process known as:
photosynthesis
Careers in air quality are available with which service?
weather
Careers in agriscience include which of the following?
processing and recreation and food production
By the year 2010, the world population of humans is estimated will be
7 billion
What is the meaning of the Greek word bios?
life
The science involved in the cultivation, propagation, processing and marketing of
things like flowers and vegetables is known as
horticulture
The pale yellow element occurring widely in nature is
sulfur
Which of the following is a colorless, radioactive gas formed by the disintegration of
radium?
radon
Chlorofluorocarbons are a group of compounds consisting of which of the following?
chlorine, fluorine, carbon, and hydrogen
What is the most abundant element in air?
nitrogen
Insects and other organisms have adapted to the pollution in the air through a
process known as:
natural selection
The greenhouse effect and global warming are:
controversial
The material that remains after a plant dies or is harvested is called:
plant residue
The bodies of young plants and animals consist of about 90 percent of which of the
following?
water
A universal solvent serves to:
dissolve or change most other materials
Which term describes drinking water that is free of harmful chemicals?
potable
The water cycle is a natural process by which water moves in a circular motion from:
oceans to land and back to oceans
Which type of water adheres so tightly that plants cannot use it?
, 12/02/2025 21:17:50
hygroscopic
Which of the following is not an area of focus by the USDA to prevent contamination
of groundwater by crop pesticides?
management of local water sewage systems
The addition of water to plants to supplement the water provided by rain or snow is
called:
irrigation
The attempt to alter the crop environment to prevent or reduce pest damage is
known as _____ control.
cultural
A pest's ability to repopulate after control has been eliminated or reduced is called:
pest resurgence
It generally takes how long for the release of sterile insects to completely eradicate
harmful insects?
2 or 3 years
_____ is the union of the pollen and the stigma.
Pollination
In plant breeding, what is removed from the plant to prevent natural pollination?
anther sac
The area of cell division on a root is at the:
apical meristem
In some varieties of wheat, stem length has been reduced, which reduces or
eliminates:
lodging
A compound leaf is made of which of the following?
three to seven leaflets
How many elements are essential for plant growth?
16
Plant physiologists are responsible for studying and researching which of the
following?
osmosis, nutrient uptake, translocation, respiration, photosynthesis, food movement,
and food storage
Citrus growers and the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory have been studying
the disease citrus blight since:
1892
A hybrid plant is obtained by:
crossbreeding
The union of a small piece of bark with a bud and a rootstock is called _____
grafting.
bud
What is the first step in seed germination?
water absorption
When transferring materials into tissue culture tubes, one of the most important
objectives is to:
transfer quickly and in a clean environment
As a rule of thumb, how big should the first garden be for four people?
260 square feet
Which of the following is not a method for storing garden produce?
watering
Which of the following types of mulch helps control weeds and conserve moisture?
