1. the three most common macro nutrients of fertilizer are? a.sulfur, nitrogen, & potassium...

1. The three most common macro nutrients of fertilizer are?Sulfur, Nitrogen, & PotassiumNitrogen, Potassium & PhosphorusPhosphorus, Iron, & MagnesiumMagnesium, Nitrogen, & Potassium

AnswerB. Nitrogen, Potassium & Phosphorus

2. Oregons leading legume produced is ?PeasCloverAlfalfaSoybeans

AnswerC. Alfalfa

3. True or False: Arc welding is a commonly used welding machine?TrueFalse

AnswerA. True

4. True or False: TIG is most commonly used to weld non ferrous metals ?TrueFalse

AnswerA. True

5. What is the Latin term for horse?EquineHorseOvinePony

AnswerA. Equine

6. What is the Latin term for sheep ?SheepPorcineBovineOvine

AnswerD. Ovine

7. What does the word castration mean ?Removal of HornsDocking of TailTrimming of HoovesRemoval of Testicles

AnswerD. Removal of Testicles

8. What is Oregons #1 livestock commodity?DairyCow Calf ProductionPoultrySheep

AnswerB. Cow Calf Production

9. How many people can the average American farmer feed ?10-20800100-15050-100

AnswerC. 100-150

10. Oregon leads the nation in producing of which horticultural products?Potted Florist AzaleasFoliage PlantsBedding PlantsFlower Seeds

AnswerA. Potted Florist Azaleas

11. Which county leads Oregon in total agriculture production receipts?TillamookMarionJacksonMultnomah

AnswerB. Marion

12. What percent of Oregon agriculture products are sold out of state?50-6065-7525-3575-85

AnswerD. 75-85

13. Gasoline sold in Oregon is required to be blended with what?Diesel

LPG Fuel

Alcohol

D. Jet Fuel

Answer

C. Alcohol

14. Bio Diesel production in the USA has resulted in Higher Corn PricesHigher Wheat PricesCleaner Burning FuelsAll of the above

Answer

D. All of the above

15. Agricultural Operations may be able to sell Carbon Credits produced through ?Reduced Fuel UsageField BurningCarbon SequestrationBoth A and C

Answer

D. Both A and C

16. Livestock producers are under pressure to reduce methane production from ?Pasture GrazingManure ManagementDairy CattleEquine Facilities

Answer

B. Manure Management

17. What is the number one factor in increased agricultural production costs?Fertilizer costsEquipment Purchase CostsEnergy CostsLabor Costs

Answer

C. Energy Costs

18. True or False: E. Coli resides in most peoples small intestines?TrueFalse

AnswerA. True

19. Who is responsible for food safety in the USA?Surgeon GeneralUnited States Department of AgricultureUSA Food AgencyFood and Drug Administration

AnswerD. Food and Drug Administration

20. The reproductive female organ of the flower is called the?StamenPistilAnther Filament

AnswerB. Pistil

21. What is the definition of an annual?One that completes its life cycle in two yearsOne that completes its life cycle in one yearOne that comes back each year after yearOne that completes its life cycle after growing one season

AnswerD. One that completes its life cycle after growing one season

22. Plants are green due to what chemical substance ?XylemNitrogenChlorophyllPhloem

AnswerC. Chlorophyll

23. True or False: Oxy-Acetylene equipment can be used for brazing, welding and cutting metal.TrueFalse

AnswerA. True

24. The three components of the fire triangle are?Argon, acetylene, matchNitrogen, acetylene, strikerOxygen, fuel, heatCarbon dioxide, fuel, ignition source

AnswerC. Oxygen, fuel, heat

25. A tap and die set is used to?Test for strength and colorDetermine ductile strength of metalCut threads on bolts and cut threads in holesTo place markings on metal

AnswerC. Cut threads on bolts and cuts threads in holes

26. Batteries used on equipment can be dangerous because they contain a solution of?Hydrochloric acidCaustocic hydrogenSulfuric acidNegative ions

AnswerC. Sulfuric Acid

27. True or False: Preventing disease is more cost effective that treating?TrueFalse

AnswerA. True

28. The Latin term for beef cattle is ______________ ?PorcineBovineOvineCattle

AnswerB. Bovine

29. True or False: Porcine is the Latin term for swine?TrueFalse

AnswerA. True

30. Which one of the following is a ruminant?SwineHumansHorsesBeef

AnswerD. Beef

31. Which one of the following dairy breeds produces the highest total pounds of fluid milk in the US?AyrshireHolsteinJerseyGuernsey

AnswerB. Holstein

32. Gestation period is?The length of time the animal is pregnantThe period where the animal is producing milkThe period of time it takes to give birthThe time when an animal is pregnant

AnswerA. The length of time the animal is pregnant

33. Parturition is?A disease in cattleThe act of giving birthA disease in sheepThe time when an animal is pregnant

AnswerB. The act of giving birth

34. Plant cells contain these 2 structures that are not found in animal cells?Cell wall and chloroplastCell wall and cytoplasmCell membrane and chloroplastNucleus and mitochondria

AnswerA. Cell wall and chloroplast

35. The three components necessary for photosynthesis to occur?Carbon dioxide, water, oxygenLight, sugar, oxygenCarbon dioxide, water, lightCarbon dioxide, light, oxygen

AnswerC. Carbon dioxide, water, light

36. Hydroponics refers to?An irrigation systemGrowing aquatic plantsGrowing plants without waterGrowing plants in a water solution

AnswerD. Growing plants in a water solution

37. Functions of the root may include?Absorption of waterStorageReproductionAll of theseNone of these

AnswerD. All of these

38. True or False: The process of heating milk to destroy potential pathogens present in milk is called pasteurization.TrueFalse

AnswerA. True

39. The study of the relationship between organism and their environment is called_______?A. DendrologyB. TaxonomyC. SilvicultureD. Ecology

AnswerD. Ecology

40. The introduction of a pathogen that attacks certain insects is called a_______?A. Chemical ControlB. Biological ControlC. Management ControlD. Natural Control

AnswerB. Biological Control

41. A backfire extinguishes a fire by_____?A. Creating a strong up draftB. Drying out the soilC. Robbing the fire of fuelD. In the vicinity of the main fire

AnswerC. Robbing the fire of fuel

42. A watershed is a/an:A. Drainage basin covered with vegetationB. AquiferC. Reservoir of drinking waterD. Subsurface storage system for water

AnswerA. Drainage basin covered with vegetation

43. When considering plant anatomy, the stamen is the _______________ .A. Female reproductive part of the flowerB. Male reproductive part of the flowerC. Opening in the leaf surfaceD. Root hairs responsible for water absorption

AnswerB. Male reproductive part of the flower

44. A perennial plant is A. One that completes its life cycle in two yearsB. One that completes its life cycle in one yearC. One that comes back year after yearD. One that completes its life cycle in six months

AnswerC. One that comes back year after year

45. A method of sexual propagation would beA. SeedingB. GraftingC. LayeringD. Cuttings

AnswerA. Seeding

46. Xylem and Phloem are responsible for: A. TranspirationB. RespirationC. Transporting water and nutrients through the plantD. Irregular growth towards light

AnswerC. Transporting water and nutrients through the plant

47. Oregon leads the nation in the production of which of the following crops ?A. HazelnutsB. PearsC. Christmas TreesD. StrawberriesE. A and C

AnswerE. A and C

48. The top commodity produced in Oregon in total receipts is ? A. Cattle and CalvesB. WheatC. Christmas TreesD. Nursery and Greenhouse

AnswerD. Nursery and Greenhouse

49. Which one of the following post-secondary educational institutions is most involved with Oregon Agriculture? A. University of OregonB. Linn Benton Community CollegeC. Oregon State UniversityD. Blue Mountain Community College

AnswerC. Oregon State University

50. The single largest item in Oregon farm production expenses is which one of the following? A. Livestock and Poultry foodB. Petroleum productsC. FertilizerD. Hired Labor

AnswerD. Hired Labor

51. Which country is the largest importer of Oregon Agriculture Products? A. MexicoB. EnglandC. CanadaD. Japan

AnswerD. Japan

52. A plant with one seed leaf is called a _____. A. MonocotB. UnicotC. UnileafD. Monogerm

AnswerA. Monocot

53. A plant with two seed leaves is called a _____. A. MonocotB. UnicotC. UnileafD. Dicot

AnswerD. Dicot

54. ________ is a plant process that converts solar energy into stored chemical energy. A. PerspirationB.