SCSC 105

Define ecosystem correct answer: The collective function of organisms and their environment Where were the 2 crops discussed in the video grown? correct answer: The papaya was grown in Hawaii, and the banana was grown in Uganda What are the 5 components of an ecosystem? correct answer: 1. Food chains 2. Diversity 3. Competitive exclusion 4. Plant succession 5. Nutrient cycles Define agroecosystem correct answer: Ecosystems modified to produce, food, fiber, and/or shelter Id...

public opinion CORRECT ANSWER sum of individual attitudes or beliefs about an issue or question political socialization CORRECT ANSWER The study of people forming their political ideals, process through which we acquire our political orientation, lifelong process of acquiring political values public opinion polls CORRECT ANSWER Sampling error (not a good sample of people), nonresponse bias (not answering), response bias (wrong info), Bad question wording, Coverage bias (not being equ...

name a crop and its origin correct answer: soybean- china/japan rice - india sugarcane - indonesia wheat/barley - near east sorghum - africa potato/tomato - south america corn - central america/mexico sunflowers - north america What 3 food groups form the perfect triangle of nutrition? correct answer: legumes, grains, and vegetables List 4 reasons international programs fail correct answer: 1) duration too short 2) lack of continuity of assignment of expert scientists 3) inadeq...

farm comparison (size, labor force, methods) correct answer: : small farms, 90% of labor force on farms 1800: small-medium sized farms, 58% of labor force on farms : larger farms (200 acres), 38% labor force on farms What agency represents ag interests in Federal Government? correct answer: USDA Compare the dictionary definition of a farm to the USDA definition. correct answer: Dictionary: "Any plot of land devoted to agriculture and to the raising of crops and domesticated animals....

What are the top 3 myths about organic production? Briefly describe each. correct answer: 1. Organic production doesn't use pesticides 2. Organic is healthier 3. Organic farming is better for the environment Organic production doesn't use pesticides correct answer: "Organic" doesn't mean non-toxic or safe. There are other pathogens associated with organic production. Organic is healthier correct answer: Not backed by scientific data. No evidence for any differences in content of ...

Soybean - China/ Japan Rice - India Sugar Cane - Indonesia Wheat - Near East Sorghum - Africa Potato/ Tomato - South America Corn - Mexico Sunflower - North America Perfect triangle of nutrition - legumes, grains, veggies Why international Programs fail - Too short lack of continuity of expert scientists bad research efforts across scientific disciplines bad training for young scientists in the country number 1 issue with food security - Distribution Ag method...

What is the name and acronym of the agency that represents agricultural interests in the United States Federal government? correct answer: USDA- United States Department of Agriculture What is transpiration and in which direction does it occur? correct answer: Process of transporting water and nutrients through the plant- moves upwards How many farms are in the US and what is the average size? correct answer: Present day there are 2.02 million farms with an average size of 444 acres ...

Agriculture in the 1600s-1700s (farm size, labor force, production methods) correct answer: Small farm size - 90% - Manual labor-Primarily hand labor-ax, hoe, shovel, sickle, scythe-grain cradle, animal labor, horse and mules. Agriculture in the 1800s (farm size, labor force, production methods) correct answer: Small to medium farms (large plantations in south) - 58% - Mechanical inventions developed for all phases of production, Horse powered equipment, and slaves used in the south - After...

Ecology correct answer: science of dealing with the mutual relationships among biological organisms Ecosystem correct answer: Collective function of organisms and their environment Components of an Ecosystem correct answer: 1. food chains 2. nutrient cycles 3. plant succession 4. competitive exclusion 5. diversity Agroecosystems correct answer: Modified ecosystem, provides food, fiber, and shelter Differences/similarities of nutrient cycling correct answer: Ecosystem - cycle...

Depict the change in number and size of farms in the US from in graphic form. correct answer: Decrease in number of farms while average farm size increases What agency represents agricultural interests in the Federal government? -List 3/5 classes of funding included in the USDA budget. correct answer: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) -nutrition assistance -farm/commodity support -environmental conservation -agricultural research -international trade Compare the dicti...