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AESC 2050 Effects of Global Agriculture Keiper Quiz 2, AESC 2050 Kiepper Quiz 1, AESC 2050 Final Exam AESC 2050 Effects of Global Agriculture Keiper Quiz 2, AESC 2050 Kiepper Quiz 1, AESC 2050 Final Exam AESC 2050 Effects of Global Agriculture Keiper Quiz 2, AESC 2050 Kiepper Quiz 1, AESC 2050 Final Exam
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AESC 2050 Effects of Global Agriculture Keiper Quiz 2, AESC 2050 Kiepper Quiz 1, AESC 2050 Final Exam Who defines "family farms" as those managed and operated by a family, with the family providing MOST of the farm labor. - ANSWER-United Nations The vast majority of U.S. farms are family owned. - ANSWER-true There are approximately __________ farms in the U.S. - ANSWER-2 million In 1800 approximately ______% of total U.S. jobs were on the farm, today it is _______%. - ANSWER-90, 2
Which of the following has stayed the most STEADY (i.e., static) in terms of number over the last 100 years: - ANSWER-Total number of ACRES being farmed Which of the following is NOT typically a desired trait in domesticated farm animals? - ANSWER-High energy, very active Taming and Domestication are synonymous. - ANSWER- False Approximately what % of the global human population is Lactose Intolerant (have problems digesting dairy products)? - ANSWER-66% What is the "SWAG" of why wild fowl (i.e., chickens) were 1st domesticated? - ANSWER-Cock Fighting (Entertainment) Potatoes were 1st domesticated in... - ANSWER-Peru Agriculture only concerns the production of food. - ANSWER-False
The concept of RACE in modern humans is really insignificant as compared to cultural differences. - ANSWER-True Most scientists believe that agriculture started in what is known as the "Fertile Crescent", which is located in (the) modern... - ANSWER-Middle East When Homo Sapiens emerged on the African continent ~200,000 year ago, _______ other species of Hominids were living on planet Earth. - ANSWER-at least 6, likely more agriculture revolution - ANSWER-10,000 year ago groups of humans all around simultaneously stopped what they were doing and started farming culture - ANSWER-the unique combinations of customs, beliefs and practices (including languages, arts, rituals, institutions and technologies) that are transmitted from one generation to another and distinguishes human societies from each other what are we eating? - ANSWER-fat: 35%
carbs: 50% protein: 15% american diet is dominated by which macro nutrient - ANSWER-carbohydrates (50%) how much land does it take to feed 1 person per year? - ANSWER-1 acre majority of the farmland in the US is in which region - ANSWER-midwest diversion of farmland: how many acres of farmland is lost per minute - ANSWER-2 acres 1 out of every 3 americans live in four states - ANSWER-
what advertising techniques coincide with fads - ANSWER-extrinsic: conformity bandwagon early 1900 food fad - ANSWER-dietary supplements it advertised that your normal diet wasn't good enough started with companies supplementing the food themselves then they started selling supplements as stand-alone products. dr. john harvey kellogg - ANSWER-touted the dangers of the high-protein, high-fat american diet what new technology emerged in the 1920s that flattened/normalized US food culture - ANSWER-home refrigeration 1920s food fad - ANSWER-jell-o flavored gelatin jell-o mold was a cultural phenomena 1930s food fad - ANSWER-casseroles during WWII
culture of "waste not, want not" combined leftovers to reduce waste 1940s food fad - ANSWER-SPAM and campbells soup extended shelf life foods intended for soldiers 1950s food fad - ANSWER-tv dinners tv became new technology modern food processing technology 1960s food fad pt. 1 - ANSWER-fondue originated in Switzerland created a culture of communal sharing 1960s food fad pt. 2 - ANSWER-tang fruit flavored drink that comes in powder form NASA made it popular 1970s food fad pt. 1 - ANSWER-crockpot cooking made it easy for the "working mom" to cook meals
coupled with the misconception that early humans ate raw so why shouldn't modern humans cooking of raw food - ANSWER-made us human, allows humans to digest foods easier and utilize more nutrition from foods religion - ANSWER-the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power(God or gods) religious - ANSWER-relating to or believing in a religion religiously - ANSWER-with consistent and conscientious regularity diet - ANSWER-(science): the kind of food a person, animal, or community habitually eats (common): a special course of food to which one restricts oneself regions usually - ANSWER-abstain from eating certain foods, restrict foods during specific times, and/or associate foods with rituals
_________ ________ is key to a stable society - ANSWER-adequate food food and religion closely connected - ANSWER-leaders understood importance of connecting food supply with religion (god's will) food is often associated with a creation story christianity - ANSWER-largest religion: ~32% of world pop communion:bread and wine represent the body and blood of christ islam - ANSWER-2nd largest: ~23% of world pop halal: denoting or relating to meat prepared by Muslim law (no pork, blood, alcohol) non-religious - ANSWER-~15% of world population ( billion) hinduism - ANSWER-3rd largest: ~15% of world pop usually avoid killing animals no consumption of meat, eggs, fish, alcohol, or milk
is our food religion? - ANSWER-there are rules (social and nutritional) hierarchies (different secs of the same religion) cannot backslide (guilt) proselytizing us vs. them mentality proselytizing - ANSWER-to convert (a person) from one belief, doctrine, cause, or faith to another judeo-christian views on animals - ANSWER-man has dominion over animals but it is his responsibility/obligation to determine how to treat the animals islamic views on animals - ANSWER-man has power over animals, people are responsible for their behavior towards animals; should only be killed out of necessity jainism, hinduism, buddhism - ANSWER-believe in reincarnation, so animals should be treated with same respect as humans
what ancient document did not mention animal welfare/ethics - ANSWER-code of hammurabi the code of hammurabi talked of animals as - ANSWER- objects/property when and where was the modern animals movement founded? - ANSWER-1960s in the UK who coined the term speciesism - ANSWER-peter singer speciesism - ANSWER-the idea that it is justifiable to give preference to beings simply on the grounds that they are member of the species homo sapiens three most common pets in the ancient world - ANSWER- horse: central asia cats: egypt dogs: east asia, western europe, aztec what book did peter singer edit - ANSWER-in defense of animals: the second wave
who is responsible for assuring cosmetics are safe and properly labeled - ANSWER-the food and drug administration (FDA) when was the animal welfare act enacted - ANSWER- 1966 who enforces the act - ANSWER-the USDA's animal and plant health inspection service what animals does the act not cover - ANSWER-mice, rats, and birds An example of Low-Tech Urban Agriculture is: - ANSWER-Community Gardens The "Rule" that was Broken by the example of Medium- Tech Urban Agriculture was that productive agriculture always involves: - ANSWER-soil An example of High-Tech Urban Agriculture is: - ANSWER-Vertical high-rise farming
What U.S. States are involved in the "Tri-State" Water Wars? - ANSWER-Georgia, Alabama, Florida What problem is the Southwest Georgia Farmer having with his "Free-Range" Chickens? - ANSWER-Bald Eagles _________________ involves the governmental control and debate over the production, regulation, inspection, distribution and consumption of food. - ANSWER-Food Politics Many Right-to-Farm statues focus on limiting _____________ lawsuits brought by farm neighbors. - ANSWER-nuisance In general, Right-to-Farm statues prohibit LOCAL GOVERNMENTS from passing stricter laws on agriculture than the laws of the state. - ANSWER-True NAFTA is a trade agreement between: - ANSWER-US, Canada, Mexico
The __________________ leads federal efforts to gather data on foodborne illnesses, investigate foodborne illnesses and outbreaks, and monitor the effectiveness of foodborne illness control efforts. - ANSWER-Centers for Disease Control (CDC) The annual budget for the U.S. Government is approximately: - ANSWER-$4 trillion Broad, massive legislation (i.e., bills) that cover a broad range of (often seemingly unrelated) topics are known as:
Pearson Farms, owned by Lawton Pearson and his father, is located in: - ANSWER-Ft. Valley, GA Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, said Peaches are grown and harvested: - ANSWER-Using all manual labor Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, said Pecans are harvested: - ANSWER-Using automated equipment Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, said most of his seasonal labor today working in his Peach growing fields comes from: - ANSWER-a federal program with the Department of Labor (H2A) What country entered the U.S. Pecan market ~15 - 20 years ago that totally changed the industry? - ANSWER- China Archeologist believe it was this EATING HABIT of early Humans that was a key to us becoming the Alpha species on planet earth? - ANSWER-Non-selective Omnivores Why are your EYES on the front of your head? - ANSWER-All the above
