Scsc 105 exam questions - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

s: farm size, % of labor force in agriculture, & production methods practices that defined the era correct answer: small farm size (10 acres), 90% of US labor force on farms, & manual labor (primarily hand labor) 1800s: farm size, % of labor force in agriculture, & production methods practices that defined the era correct answer: small to medium farm sizes, 58% of labor force on farms, & mechanical inventions s: farm size, % of labor force in agriculture, & production methods practices t...

Identify the 2 main crops discussed in the documentary, what pests threatened them, and where they were grown. correct answer: Papaya, Ringspot Virus, Hawaii Banana, Banana Wilt (Bacteria), Uganda Names, Association, and Education for those against GMOs in the documentary. correct answer: Margaret Wille, Hawaii County, M.Ed. Education JD Law Jeffrey Smith, Institute for Responsible Technology, Attended Maharishi University of Management Zen Honeycutt, Moms Across America, B.A. Fash...

Compare/Contrast the s, 1800s, and 1900s-2000 in terms of -Farm size -% of labor force in agriculture -Production methods practices that defined the era correct answer: 1600s-1700s: -small -90% -manual labor 1800s: -small to medium -58% -horse, mule, slave (pre civil war) and harvestors, reaping and threshing, steam powered engines (post civil war) 1900s-2000: -large -38% -mechanical power, synthetic chemicals (herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers) Depict the change in number...

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 ...

What is organic agriculture? correct answer: Organic agriculture is a production system 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 What percentage of total cropland in Texas is organic certified? In the US? correct answer: 0.5% in Texas 1.5% in US Identify the two main crops discussed in the documentary, what pests th...

Compare/Contrast the s, 1800s, and 1900s-2000 in terms of •Farm size •% of labor force in agriculture •Production methods practices that defined the era correct answer: s - manual and animal labor 1800s - mechanical inventions s - agricultural chemicals, plant breeding/genetics, precision agriculture Depict the change in number and size of farms in the US from in graphic form. correct answer: The number of farms has decreased, but the size of the farms have gotten bigger. Wha...

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...

What is organic agriculture ? correct answer: Organic agriculture is a production system. What are the top 3 myths about organic production? Briefly describe each. correct answer: Organic production doesn't use pesticides- It does Organic is healthier - There has been no evidence showing this Organic farming is better for the environment - In some cases yes, but it also produces less food per unit of land than conventional production What percentage of total cropland in Texas is organ...

Define Ecology correct answer: -Science dealing with the mutual relationships among biological organisms. What are the components of an ecosystem? correct answer: -Food chains -Nutrient Cycles -Plant Succession -Competitive Exclusion -Diversity What are agroecosystems, and how do they differ from ecosystems? correct answer: -Ecosystems modified to produce food, fiber and shelter -Examination of natural ecosystems to determine more sustainable approaches Describe the differences...

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...