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What region of the world were sheep 1st domesticated? Asia How has per person consumption of eggs in the U.S. changed in recent yrs? What factors have influenced the dev. of modern livestock breeds in the U.S.? Its increased; Demand for high quality products/high quantity products. To which taxonomical ¨class¨ or ¨classes¨ does each of the major livestock & poultry animals belong? Mammalia & Ave's What´s the scientific name for a horse? Equus Caballus What type of career info can...

What metal revolutionized agriculture? Iron For every dollar spent on food, what percent of that dollar is returned to the producer? Intelligence The ability to learn and know What percentage of an average U.S. worker's pay is used for food? 14 % Agriscience The application of scientific principles and new technologies to agriculture Pests Harmful insects, rodents, and diseases Irrigated lands are generally used for what agricultural practice? Intensive crop production What is an ...

science of soils and field crops agronomy plant grown for appearance and beauty ornamental management of agricultural resources ag economics science of fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals horticulture The science of animal growth, care, and management. animal science Growing and managing living things in water aquaculture application of mechanical and other engineering principles in agriculture ag engineering grass used for decorative and soil-holding purposes turf Science of ins...

photosynthesis Which process uses chlorophyll to change carbon dioxide and water to sugar? habitat The area or type of environment in which an organism or biological population lives is the: 21% What percentage of the air is oxygen? sulfur The pale yellow element occurring widely in nature is: radon Which of the following is a colorless, radioactive gas formed by the disintegration of radium? air conditioners/refrigerators Chlorofluorocarbons are used in? photosynthesis Plants giv...

What is a benefit of using genetic engineering to improve a plant species instead of more traditional selective breeding? It is a faster and more efficient way of getting the same results; Improves crop yields or crop quality; may help reduce hunger around the world How does Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) production in bioengineered corn help to prevent damage from the European Corn Borer? the gene of interest produces a protein that kills Lepidoptera larvae, in particular, European corn bor...

What type of gloves should you have for food service? Nitrile What is the most important thing to consider when buying gloves as personal protective equipment in the food service industry? Prevents cuts, abrasions, chemicals, and toxins When selecting gloves for personal protection equipment in the food industry, what risk category should be considered? liquid/ cut resistant In the food industry, what practice promotes good hand hygiene? Washing your hands before handling food, especial...

Iron metal revolutionized agriculture. Used to make tools like pitchforks, shovels, hoes Cotton Gin A machine for cleaning the seeds from cotton fibers, invented by Eli Whitney in 1793 A milking machine helped revolutionize what industry? Dairy industry Green Revolution Which event resulted in developing countries being able to produce higher-yielding, disease-and insect-resistant varieties of small grain Aerosol spray cans modern day invention was created by research conducted for mos...

What species of livestock does not show any signs of estrus? Sheep, Page 214 AS Book During the estrus cycle, when does ovulation occur? Mid or late in the estrus period, Page 215 AS Book Outcrossing is defined as The mating of animals of different families within the same breed, Page 236 AS Book Poor appetite, periodic lameness, not growing well, and developing a pot belly in a foal might be symptoms of Internal parasites, Page 637 AS Book Why must you handle sheep to determine conform...

What is the series of processes in which light energy is converted into simple sugar called? photosynthesis The blade of the leaf is broken down into what three parts? tip, margin, and base Wheat, barley, oats and rice are examples of what type of crop? cereal crops What is the term for the process of cell division that results in the formation of gametes? meiosis Who is considered the father of heredity? Gregor Mendel What type of Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) would a mid...

nitrogen What nutrient is present in the atmosphere as a gas, and is responsible for the vegetative growth and dark green color of the plant? The blade of the leaf is broken down into what three parts? tip, margin, and base phosphorus If a fertilizer ratio is 5-10-15, what element does the number 10 represent? pollination What is the union of the pollen and the stigma known as? cereal Wheat, barley, oats, and rice are examples of what type of crop? placement A student whose Supervise...