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AESC 2050 Final Exam – Complete Study Guide and Practice Questions for Agricultural Engineering and Safety Success
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The CDC estimates that how many people get sick, are hospitalized, or die each year from food born illnesse Did Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, say he was a 1st generation farmer (his parents don't farm) OR he is a multi-generational farmer (his is the latest in a long line of farmers)? A. 1st generation farmer B. Multi-generational farmer - -correct ans- -B Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, said Pecans are harvested: A. year around B. only after heavy rains C. using all manual labor D. using automated equipment E. only after a low temperature frost - -correct ans- -D Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, said Peaches are harvested: A. year around B. only after heavy rains
C. using all manual labor D. using automated equipment E. only after a low temperature frost - -correct ans- -C Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, said the biggest weather concern for growing Pecans is: A. late frost B. hurricane conditions C. unusually cold winter D. unusually hot summer E. very humid spring - -correct ans- -B Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, said the biggest weather concern for growing Peaches is: A. late frost B. hurricane conditions C. unusually cold winter D. unusually hot summer E. very humid spring - -correct ans- -A Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, said that Peaches and Pecans are good complementary crops in Georgia because: A. they can be grown side by side in the same field B. they have an offset harvest, peaches in the spring/summer, and pecans in the late fall C. they both use the same manual labor D. they both use the same automated equipment E. they aren't complementary - - correct ans- -B
Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, said that the "game changer" in growing Pecans over the last 10 years is: A. moving to mechanical harvesting B. moving to high yield GMP varieties C. shipping most of the product to the west coast D. demand from China E. demand from Russia - -correct ans- -D Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, said that growing Peaches organically: A. is just starting in Georgia B. emerged in Georgia about 10 years ago C. is not possible in Georgia's climate and many pests D. is not difficult in Georgia E. is not allowed in Georgia by the Department of Agriculture - - correct ans- -C Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, said the biggest challenge today in managing a business in seasonal specialty crops, like Peaches, is: A. capital expense in buying new equipment B. remaining organic C. finding effective pesticides D. developing new plant breeds E. labor, finding a source of seasonal records - -correct ans- -E Lawton Pearson, of Pearson Farms, said most of his seasonal labor today working in his
Peach growing fields comes from: A. long-time employees who have been with the company for years B. migrant farm workers who start in Florida and travel up to Michigan C. local towns people looking for seasonal work D. a federal program with the U.S. Department of Labor (H2A) E. his extended family and friends - -correct ans- -D Urban Agriculture can involve ___________________. A. Animal husbandry B. Aquaculture C. Agroforestry D. Beekeeping E. All of the above - -correct ans- -E An example of Low-Tech Urban Agriculture is: A. Aquaponics B. Community gardens C. Hydroponics D. Vertical farming E. All of the above - -correct ans- -B The "Rule Breaker" in Low-Tech Urban Agriculture is "Footprint", which means productive agriculture: A. requires soil to grow crops B. doesn't have to be BIG (it can happen in relatively small spaces)
C. requires large amounts of space D. growing crops effectively doesn't always require soil E. none of the above - - correct ans- -B An example of Medium-Tech Urban Agriculture is: A. Aquaponics B. Community gardens C. Local Farmers Markets D. Vertical high-rise farming E. All of the above - -correct ans- -A The "Rule Breaker" in Medium-Tech Urban Agriculture is "Nutrient Delivery", which means productive agriculture: A. requires soil to grow crops B. doesn't have to be BIG (it can happen in relatively small spaces) C. requires large amounts of space D. growing crops effectively doesn't always require soil E. none of the above - -correct ans- -D An example of High-Tech Urban Agriculture is: A. Aquaponics B. Community gardens C. Local Farmers Markets D. Vertical high-rise farming E. All of the above - - correct ans- -D
Aquaponics takes the traditional hydroponics model and adds ___________. A. Artificial lighting B. Fish C. Plants D. Soil E. Water - - correct ans- -B The Tri-State Water Wars involves Georgia and which other 2 states: A. Alabama, Tennessee B. South Carolina, Florida C. Tennessee, South Carolina D. Tennessee, Florida E. Alabama, Florida - -correct ans- -E One of the major advantages of starting a backyard flock of laying hens is the money you will save in not buying eggs from the grocery store. A. True B. False - -correct ans- -B At the start of the Advertising lecture, Dr. Kiepper showed 4 short commercials by 2 poultry companies taking alternate views of _____________ by the poultry industry. A. antibiotic use B. hormone use C. free-range
D. cage-free E. heritage breeds - - correct ans- -A Which of the following is an EXTRINSIC value: A. Affiliation B. Benevolence C. Community Feeling D. Financial Success E. Universalism - - correct ans- -D Which of the following is an INTRINSIC value: A. Achievement B. Conformity C. Image D. Power E. Self-Acceptance - -correct ans- -E Ethos - -correct ans- -credibility and character Logos - -correct ans- -reason Pathos - -correct ans- -emotion In advertising, using the argument that a person should believe or do something because "everyone" is doing it is known as _______________.
A. Bandwagon B. Bait and Switch C. Humor D. Name Calling E. Plain Folks - -correct ans- -A In advertising, using a non-existent inexpensive product to lure a person into buying a more expensive product is called: A. Bandwagon B. Bait and Switch C. Humor D. Name Calling E. Plain Folks - -correct ans- -B Chickens are NOT fed HORMONES - it's a myth. They grow big and fast because of advances in genetics and nutrition. A. True B. False - -correct ans- -A Chickens are NOT fed ANTIBIOTICS - it's a myth. They grow big and fast because of advances in genetics and nutrition. A. True B. False - -correct ans- -B Food companies using marketing that states NO HORMONES are using _____________
advertising. A. Associative, we all do this B. Anti - , none of us do this C. Spin, we do it - but they do it more D. Implicative, we don't - so they must E. None of the above - -correct ans- -D Advertising, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular cause or point of view is called _________________. A. Advertising B. Marketing C. Vulgarity D. Spin E. Propaganda - -correct ans- -E What is unique about the diet of the Inuit people of Greenland? A. it's an ultra-high carbohydrate diet B. it's based on a pastoral lifestyle C. it's based on an arable lifestyle D. it's dominated by fruits and vegetables E. it's dominated by meat - -correct ans- -E Approximately what percentage (%) of the land in the continental U.S. is devoted to farmland? A. 1 B. 5
E. 40 - -correct ans- -D In the U.S. today, it takes approximately ____ acre(s) to feed one person. A. 1 B. 5 C. 10 D. 15 E. 20 - -correct ans- -A Globally from 1998 - 2011, farmland acreage INCREASED in ____________________. A. Canada and Australia B. Africa and South America C. U.S. and Russia D. A and B E. A and C - -correct ans- -B During the "Diversion" lecture, Lauren showed a New York Times article that said the U.S. is losing _____ acres of farmland per minute. A. 20 B. 10 C. 5 D. 2 E. 1 - -correct ans- -D
The majority of farmland lost in the U.S. in the last 50 years is in which region of the U.S.? A. East Coast (Maine through Florida) B. West Coast (California, Oregon, Washington) C. Lower Midwest (Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico) D. Upper West (Montana, North & South Dakota) E. Midwest (Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas) - -correct ans- -A One of the primary advantages fossil fuels have over biofuels is: A. they are low in carbon B. it takes more steps to prepare them for use as a fuel C. they represent an infinite fuel source D. they are already in a more usable form E. they are sustainable - -correct ans- -D The "Food vs. Fuel" debate in the U.S. is focused the use of ___________ to make ____________. A. Corn / Biodiesel B. Corn / Ethanol C. Soybean / Biodiesel D. Soybean / Ethanol E. Wheat / Ethanol - -correct ans- -B The U.S. Energy Policy Acts of 2005 and 2007 weighed in significantly in the "Food vs. Fuel" debate by:
A. Reversing previously established requirements for renewable fuel use B. Requiring the use of specific amount of renewable fuel by specific time frames - -correct ans- - B During the "Diversion" lecture, we watch a video at the end that showed the impact of U.S. corn prices on ____________. A. Mexico B. Russia C. Canada D. Brazil E. China - -correct ans- -A We watched a VIDEO at the start of the "Food Fads" lecture about an isolated group of people in Afghanistan who live a ______________ lifestyle. A. Hunter / Gatherer B. Technology-based C. Arable (based on domesticated crops) D. Pastoral (based on domesticated animals) E. Raw Food - -correct ans- -D Foods "Fads" rely on which persuasive advertising technique? A. Bandwagon B. Bait and Switch C. Celebrity Spokesperson D. Emotional Appeals E. Humor - -correct ans- -A
In the early 1900s, Dr. ____________ touted the evils of a meat (i.e., protein/fat) based diet being consumed by most Americans and wanted to replace it with a carbohydrate-based diet. A. Pasteur B. Post C. Pepper D. Atkins E. Kellogg - -correct ans- -E In the early 2000s, Dr. ____________ touted the evils of a carbohydrate-based diet being consumed by most Americans and wanted to replace it with a protein/fat based diet. A. Pasteur B. Post C. Pepper D. Atkins E. Kellogg - -correct ans- -D We watched an Anti-Humane Society of the U.S. Video focused on Lawyers that used which persuasive advertising technique? A. Bait and Switch B. Bandwagon C. Celebrity Spokesperson D. Emotional Appeals E. Humor - -correct ans- -E
1920s - -correct ans- -Jell-O 1930s - -correct ans- -Casseroles 1940s - -correct ans- -SPAM and Canned Soup 1950s - -correct ans- -TV Dinner 1960s - -correct ans- -Fondue A movie, television or radio program that provides a factual record or report is known as a ____________. A. Advertising B. Commercial C. Expose D. Documentary E. Propaganda - -correct ans- -D "Food Inc." uses negative imagery to put commercial agriculture in a "bad light". A. True B. False - -correct ans- -A "Food, Inc." blames ________________ with creating the negative impacts of the fast food culture in the United States: A. Krystal's
B. Burger King C. Chick-fil-a D. McDonald's E. Wendy's - -correct ans- -D "Food, Inc." advocates that ________________ colludes to purposely keep information about food from consumers. A. the U.S. Department of Agriculture B. big Agriculture and Food Companies C. independent farmers D. advertising agencies E. University researchers - -correct ans- -B We are more removed today from the production of our food than ever before. A. True B. False - -correct ans- -A "Food, Inc." touts that the meat aisle in modern grocery stores contains NO ____________. A. Anti-biotics B. Hormones C. Gluten D. GMOs E. Bones - -correct ans- -E "Food, Inc." features Polyface Farms, whose owner condemns modern agriculture, but still
uses: A. a tractor B. a mechanical hay baler C. a 4-wheeler D. fossil fuels E. all of the above - -correct ans- -E "Food, Inc." devotes a major section of the film to Monsanto and their domination over the use of seed from: A. Corn B. Soybean C. Millet D. Wheat E. Rice - -correct ans- -B The name "FOOD STAMPS" has been replaced with the name: A. SNAPPED B. SNAP C. SNP D. WIC E. It hasn't been replaced - -correct ans- -B This USDA food assistance program includes the use of vouchers that say exactly what food can be obtained from grocery stores. A. SNAPPED
E. Food Stamps - -correct ans- -D Which of the following is NOT a primary item in SNAP eligibility? A. household income B. household expenses C. location of residence D. number of people in the household E. none of the above, they are all primary considerations - -correct ans- -C (T/F) Individual U.S. states play an important role in implementing the federal SNAP program as they oversee the rules and implementation of the program at the state level. A. True B. False - -correct ans- -A People on SNAP receive on average ~ ___________ per month to purchase food. A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $ E. $325 - -correct ans- -B Where does the SNAP (along with other Nutrition Programs) rank in the USDA annual
budget? A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th E. 5th - -correct ans- -A Out of the ~320 million people in the U.S., ~________ participate in SNAP. A. 15 million B. 30 million C. 45 million D. 60 million E. 75 million - -correct ans- -C Anyone (especially children) living in the U.S., even if they are not a citizen, are eligible to receive SNAP benefits. A. True B. False - -correct ans- -B The CDC estimates that 1 in ____ Americans will get sick each year due to foodborne illness. A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8
E. 10 - -correct ans- -C What is the #1 pathogen in the U.S. that causes illnesses and hospitalizations? A. Aflatoxin B. E. coli C. Campylobacter D. Norovirus E. Salmonella - -correct ans- -E Which fast food restaurant chain had a large Escherichia coli O157:H7 outbreak in 1993 that propelled food safety to the forefront of the public agenda? A. Wendy's B. Burger King C. McDonald's D. Jack-in-the-Box E. White Castle - -correct ans- -D What change(s) in U.S. culture has/have led to increases in food-related illnesses contracted in the home? A. loss of cooking skills B. loss of cleaning skills C. increased number of pets D. storage problems with large portion sizes E. all of the above - -correct ans- -E
Which of the following has the largest risk of being exposed to foodborne illness? A. eating food cooked at home B. eating food from a stand at a county fair C. eating food at a fast food restaurant D. eating at a public school cafeteria E. eating from a food truck - -correct ans- -A The ___________________ is a public health agency (part of the USDA) responsible for ensuring the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and eggs is safe, wholesome, correctly labeled and packaged. A. Food and Drug Administration B. Food Safety and Inspection Service C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention D. Department of Public Health E. Restaurant and Food Processing Inspection Service - -correct ans- -B The ___________________ is charged with protecting consumers against impure, unsafe and fraudulently labeled products. It regulates foods other than meat, poultry and eggs. A. Food and Drug Administration B. Food Safety and Inspection Service C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention D. Department of Public Health E. Restaurant and Food Processing Inspection Service - -correct ans- -A The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies which group that accounts for almost 1/
of the world's deaths due to foodborne illness? A. adults over the age of 50 B. adults with compromised autoimmune systems C. individuals infected with insect transported diseases D. pregnant women E. children under the age of 5 - -correct ans- -E The CDC estimates that how many people get sick, are hospitalized, or die each year from food born illnesses? - -correct ans- -1 in 6 get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die Jack N the Box E Coli outbreak... - -correct ans- -hundreds of people were infected, 4 children died, and many left with permanent injuries. Pathogen was traced to uncooked hamburgers What was E coli considered after the Jack N the Box outbreak? - -correct ans- -an adulterate What is the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)? - -correct ans- -is the public health agency in the US Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring the nation's supply of meat, poultry, and egg products regulated by FSIS Culture is made up of... - -correct ans- -rituals and language, customs and beliefs, clothing and food, thoughts and values The human population of the earth recently passed.... - -correct ans- -7 billion people mark T/F: Agriculture only concerns the production of food - -correct ans- -False The average % of annual income spent on food in the US is - -correct ans- -less than 10%
which of the following new human cultural concepts did not emerge with the growth of early agricultural practices? - -correct ans- -Increased status of women T/F: Domestication is NOT the same thing as taming - -correct ans- -True The MOST devastating item brought by the Europeans to the new world was... - -correct ans- - disease Over half of the American diet of vegetables is made up of... - -correct ans- -Potatoes and Tomatoes Why were Red Jungle Fowl first domesticated in Southeast Asia? - -correct ans- -Cockfighting The Mayan culture in central America believed that the gods mixed their blood with_________ to create humankind? - -correct ans- -Corn Flour In the US today, approximately how many acres does it take to feed one person? - -correct ans- - 1 acre Globally over the last decade, farmland acreage has decreased in... - -correct ans- -Canada, Australia, the US, and Russia In recent years, how many US states lost agricultural land? - -correct ans- -50 (all of them) The majority of farmland lost in the US in the last 50 years is in which region of the US? - -correct ans- -East Coast (Maine to Florida) What portion of every dollar spent at the grocery store for key food items like milk, eggs, and meat goes to the farmer? - -correct ans- -Approximately 15 cents
The US energy policy acts of 2005 and 2007 weighed in significantly in the "Food vs Fuel" debate by: - -correct ans- -requiring the use of a specific amount of renewable fuel by specific time frames The "Food vs Fuel" debate in the US is focused the use of ______ to make __________... - - correct ans- -Corn to make Ethanol T/F: In general, Right to Farm laws allow local governments from passing stricter laws on agriculture than the laws of the state - -correct ans- -False Many Right to Farm statutes focus on limiting_________ law suits from farm neighbors - -correct ans- -nuisance Right to Farm statutes generally favor farmers in cases where... - -correct ans- -the plaintiff (the person suing) moved into an established agricultural zone, farmer is engaging in generally accepted agricultural practices, the plaintiff moves in next to a farm that was already there NAFTA is a trade agreement between... - -correct ans- -US, Mexico, and Canada What are Tariffs? - -correct ans- -taxes on imported goods and services What are Quotas? - -correct ans- -limits on the amounts of goods imported What is a Trade Deficit? - -correct ans- -amount by which the cost of a country's imports exceeds the value of its exports What is Market Access? - -correct ans- -openness of a country's market to foreign goods and services
What is an Embargo? - -correct ans- -government order prohibiting the movement of merchant ships in and out of its ports T/F: When other countries import meat products into the US, they are required to meet USDA- FSIS requirements for food handling and safety - -correct ans- -True The CDC estimates that 1 in _____ Americans will get sick every year due to foodborne illness - - correct ans- -1 in 6 T/F: In both table Kaitlyn Harris showed the class in her Food Safety lecture concerning world food safety performance ratings, the US was in the top 3 - -correct ans- -False According to the CDC, (based on illnesses, hospital stays, and deaths) our food in the US in 1999 was how safe compared to 2012? - -correct ans- -not as safe; our food is safer now What is the #1 pathogen in the US that causes illnesses and hospitalizations? - -correct ans- - Salmonella What changes in US culture have led to increases in food related illnesses contracted in the home? - -correct ans- -loss of cooking skills, loss of cleaning skills, increased number of pets, and storage problems with large portion sizes What is a public health agency (part of the USDA) responsible for ensuring the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and eggs is safe, wholesome, correctly labeled and packaged? - -correct ans- -Food Safety and Inspection Service Who is charged with protecting consumers against impure, unsafe, and fraudulently labeled products. It regulates food other than meat, poultry, and eggs. - -correct ans- -The Food and Drug Administration
The World Health Organization identifies which group that accounts for almost 1/3 of the world's food deaths due to foodborne illness? - -correct ans- -children under the age of 5 Which of the flowing has the largest risk of being exposed to foodborne illness? - -correct ans- - eating food cooked at home T/F: Scientific Uncertainty tells us that you can't ever be absolutely sure about anything - -correct ans- -True What did the Green Revolution focus on? - -correct ans- -Development of agricultural technologies and new plant varieties Who won the Nobel Peace Prize and is called the creator of the Green revolution? - -correct ans- -Norman Borlaug What book did Paul Ehrlich write in 1968 that predicted widespread global starvation and death?