Download AESC 2050 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS and more Exams Agricultural economics in PDF only on Docsity! AESC 2050 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+|University of Georgia The separation between "Prehistory" and "History" . A. 5,000 / invention of writing B. 200,000 / start of tool making C. 200,000 / start of farming D. 2 million / start of tool making E. 2 million / invention of writing - ANSWER>>>A. 5,000 / invention of writing The domestication of Potatoes began ~8,000 years ago in modern day: A. Canada B. Peru C. Ireland D. Mexico - ANSWER>>>B. Peru The average % of annual income spent on food in U.S. households is: A. less than 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40 occurred about years ago, with the E. China - ANSWER>>>A. less than 10 was the 1st major cash crop in the American Deep South (~1700 - 1800). A. Corn B. Tobacco C. Cotton D. Wheat E. Peanuts - ANSWER>>>B. Tobacco was the 2nd major cash crop in the American Deep South (~1800 - 1900). A. Corn B. Tobacco C. Cotton D. Wheat E. Peanuts - ANSWER>>>C. Cotton What agricultural commodities are most often at the "heart" of Food Politics? A. Fresh fruits and Vegetables B. Dairy products C. GMO foods D. Fresh and Frozen Meats E. Non-perishable storable grain crops - ANSWER>>>E. Non-perishable storable grain crops What did Juanfra DeVillena say was the cultural difference between Americans and Latinos when it comes to "personal space"? The NATURAL disaster that was a major factor in causing the DUST BOWL was: A. Flooding B. Drought C. Depression D. Tornadoes E. No crop rotation - ANSWER>>>B. Drought The name "FOOD STAMPS" has been replaced with the name: A. SNAPPED B. SNP C. SNAP D. WIC E. It hasn't been replaced - ANSWER>>>C. SNAP Coca-Cola was originally developed as a: A. Hard Liquor B. Soft Drink C. Diet Drink D. Food Condiment E. Patent Medicine - ANSWER>>>E. Patent Medicine After pressure from the Temperance Movement, what was removed from the original Coca-Cola formula?. A. sugar B. cocaine C. caffeine D. wine E. grain alcohol - ANSWER>>>D. wine Ketchup traces it origins back to modern day as a type of called "ketsiap". A. Indonesia / fish sauce B. Ireland / potato condiment C. China / medicine D. Russia / soup E. Peru / salad topping - ANSWER>>>A. Indonesia / fish sauce Tomato Ketchup was developed in the U.S. because: A. there was an over-abundance of tomatoes B. people loved the red color C. tomatoes are highly acidic and ketchup had a long shelf-life D. it wasn't developed in the U.S., it was from Russia E. there was a shortage of mushrooms - ANSWER >>>>A. there was an over-abundance of tomatoes The person given credit for spreading the popularity of Tomato Ketchup throughout the U.S. is: A. Charles Hunt B. Henry Heinz C. Dave Thomas D. Ray McDonald E. Harland Sanders - ANSWER>>>B. Henry Heinz Who is known as "The Father of Frozen Food"? A. John Pemberton B. John Giant C. Clarence Birdseye D. Albert Swanson E. John Hunts - ANSWER>>>C. Clarence Birdseye The KEY to top quality frozen food is: A. freeze it SLOW B. freeze it DRY C. freeze it FAST D. freeze it in WATER E. HEAT it before freezing - ANSWER>>>C. freeze it FAST What is the common story given to why the Potato Chip was first invented? A. it was created to feed the huge number of WWI basic training recruits at an Army base B. it was created by mistake when a machine in a food processing plant stopped operating properly C. it was developed and sent in for a recipe contest in a popular Women's magazine D. it was in response to a shortage of rice in the Southeast U.S. following flooding E. it was in response to a restaurant customer complaint about thick and soggy fried potatoes - ANSWER>>>E. it was in response to a restaurant customer complaint about thick and soggy fried potatoes In 1961, what 2 companies merged to create the nation's largest snack-food manufacturer? A. Ben & Jerry's B. Fritos & Lay's C. Coca-Cola & Doritos B. the drive-thru window C. the All-You-Can-Eat buffet D. the takeout Bucket container E. the "boneless" chicken wing - ANSWER>>>A. pressure frying to speed up frying chicken What famous fast-food entrepreneur made his fortune working for Colonel (Harland) Sanders at KFC prior to starting his own fast food chain? A. John Pemberton B. Ray Kroc C. Dave Thomas D. Clarence Birdseye E. Ernest Tubbs - ANSWER>>>C. Dave Thomas Why did old drugstores have soda fountains in them? A. they provided cheap lunches for drugstore customers B. they provided customers with a place to wait on their prescriptions C. they provided ice cream for customers with fevers D. most old drugstores didn't have soda fountains in them E. they help make drugist prepared concoctions more palatable by adding flavorings - ANSWER>>>E. they help make drugist prepared concoctions more palatable by adding flavorings What highly-digestible PROTEIN source do people in developing countries use as a valuable food source, but we Americans rarely, if ever, eat? (Hint: It was part of Dr. Kiepper's Chinese Chicken Soup)? A. bile B. liver C. skin D. blood E. brain - ANSWER>>>D. blood What famous Atlanta-based food product was development out of the Drugstore / Patented Medicine concept? A. Alka-Seltzer B. Budweiser Beer C. Pepsi D. Coca-Cola E. Varsity Chilidogs - ANSWER>>>D. Coca-Cola Use of food in religious practices include(s): A. abstaining from consuming certain foods and drinks B. forbidding the consumption of certain foods and drinks C. restrict foods and drinks during their holy days D. associate dietary and food preparation practices with rituals of the faith E. all of the above - ANSWER>>>E. all of the above The principle of Ahimsa (non-violence or harmlessness) impacts food consumption in: A. Christianity B. Muslim C. Islam D. Judaism E. Buddhism - ANSWER>>>E. Buddhism Which religion does not allow the consumption of seafood, unless it has "fins and scales": A. Christianity B. Hinduism C. Islam D. Judaism E. Buddhism - ANSWER>>>D. Judaism This religion uses the analogy of food consumption as a substitute for absorbing a deity into one's self (a.k.a. the Eucharist): A. Christianity B. Hinduism C. Islam D. Judaism E. Buddhism - ANSWER>>>A. Christianity The term "Halal" is associated with: A. Christianity B. Hinduism C. Islam D. Judaism E. Buddhism - ANSWER>>>C. Islam Religion often makes the consumption of food a(n) issue. A. Economic B. Private C. Legal D. Moral E. Educational - ANSWER>>>D. Moral D. Campylobacter E. Norovirus - ANSWER>>>C. Salmonella During the Food Safety lecture, Lauren Vaccaro talked about the cultural impact of 2 foodborne illness outbreaks in 2015 involving E. coli and what restaurant chain? A. McDonald's B. Olive Garden C. Chili's D. Chipotle E. Waffle house - ANSWER>>>D. Chipotle 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 - ANSWER>>>E. all of the above According to the World Food Safety Performance Rankings from 2014, the USA was #1 in food safety. A. True B. False - ANSWER>>>B. False Research has found that almost half of all food items from consumer above the recommended 40-degree F refrigerated temperature. A. Teaching food preparation workshops B. Selling RTE (ready-to-eat) foods food companies doing this: , reach the C. supplying school meals D. Supplying home meal delivery kits E. supplying military meals - ANSWER>>>D. Supplying home meal delivery kits Low-income areas in the U.S. that have less access to supermarkets / large grocery stores are known as "Food ". A. Jungles B. Havens C. Hell D. Deserts E. Voids - ANSWER>>>D. Deserts Which of the following government agencies plays a role in regulating food and food safety? A. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) B. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the USDA C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) D. None of the Above E. A, B and C - ANSWER>>>E. A, B and C Match the DECADE with the "FOOD FAD" 1920s: A. Fondue B. SPAM and Canned Soup C. TV Dinners D. Jell-O E. Casseroles - ANSWER>>>D. Jell-O Match the DECADE with the "FOOD FAD" 1930s: A. Fondue B. SPAM and Canned Soup C. TV Dinners D. Jell-O E. Casseroles - ANSWER>>>E. Casseroles Match the DECADE with the "FOOD FAD" 1940s: A. Fondue B. SPAM and Canned Soup C. TV Dinners D. Jell-O E. Casseroles - ANSWER>>>B. SPAM and Canned Soup Match the DECADE with the "FOOD FAD" 1950s: A. Fondue B. SPAM and Canned Soup C. TV Dinners D. Jell-O E. Casseroles - ANSWER>>>C. TV Dinners Match the DECADE with the "FOOD FAD" 1960s: A. Fondue B. SPAM and Canned Soup C. TV Dinners D. Jell-O E. Casseroles - ANSWER>>>A. Fondue evolution of modern humans: A. ate food raw Early hominids , which led directly to the D. $20 - $50 - ANSWER>>>B. $2 - $10 56% of Americans live on how much money per day? A. less than $2 B. $2 - $10 C. $10 - $20 D. $20 - $50 E. more than $50 - ANSWER>>>E. more than $50 The act of collecting leftover crops from a field after a harvest is a historical practice that still takes place and is known as: A. Gleaning B. Collecting C. Recovery D. Charity E. Donation - ANSWER>>>A. Gleaning The breakdown of organic wastes in landfills naturally produces which can be recovered and used as an alternative fuel: A. Alcohol B. Ether C. Biodiesel D. Ethanol E. Methane - ANSWER>>>E. Methane UGA's Office of Service Learning sponsors a student-run food recovery program called: A. Athens/UGA Food Partnership B. Let the BIG DAWG Eat! C. DAWG Gleaning D. The Campus Kitchen E. STOP Food Waste at UGA - ANSWER>>>D. The Campus Kitchen U.S. Law requires only 1 food be labeled with an Expiration Date for food safety reasons: A. Fresh Cut Vegetables B. Fresh Meats C. Baby Formula D. Dairy Products E. Seafood - ANSWER>>>C. Baby Formula (T/F) "Sell by" or "Use by" dates on food are manufacturer created and are intended to indicate food quality issues, not food safety issues. A. True B. False - ANSWER>>>A. True What region of the United States is traditionally highest in POVERTY & HUNGER: A. Northeast B. Great Lakes C. Midwest D. Southeast E. West Coast - ANSWER>>>D. Southeast Russ Moon of MOON FARMS is a: A. 1st generation farmer B. 3rd generation farmer - ANSWER>>>B. 3rd generation farmer MOON FARMS grows: A. Poultry B. Strawberries C. Cattle D. Soybeans E. All of the above - ANSWER>>>E. All of the above Russ Moon of MOON FARMS said he transferred to UGA as a senior and graduated with a degree in? (this was his major - his minor was in Animal Science) A. Poultry Science B. Sports Business C. Crop Science D. Agribusiness E. History - ANSWER>>>B. Sports Business What did Russ Moon of MOON FARMS say about Poultry? A. "Recent prices in growing Poultry are very low, we are kind of stuck with them." B. "Income from Poultry is volatile, sometimes you make money, sometimes you don't." C. "Growing Poultry is easy in Georgia, I'm not sure why all farmers don't do it." D. "Poultry companies make you do exactly what they say, it's not much fun." E. "Poultry has been the cornerstone of income for our farm over the years." - ANSWER>>>E. "Poultry has been the cornerstone of income for our farm over the years." A. 8, 4 B. 6, 3 C. 6, 1 D. 4. 3 E. 4, 1 - ANSWER>>>E. 4, 1 U.S. Farm Bills cover a number of diverse and/or seemingly unrelated topics. These types of bills are known as: A. omnibus B. omnipotent C. partisan D. bi-partisan E. bi-lateral - ANSWER>>>A. omnibus The first U.S. "Farm Bill" (federal legislation to help support agriculture) was introduced by: A. Teddy Roosevelt B. George Washington C. Jimmy Carter D. Franklin D. Roosevelt E. John F. Kennedy - ANSWER>>>D. Franklin D. Roosevelt The first U.S. Farm Bills focused on the price stabilization and supply of: A. fruits and vegetables B. beef C. milk and other dairy products D. non-beef proteins (pork, chicken, mutton, etc.) E. storable, non-perishable grains - ANSWER>>>E. storable, non-perishable grains The U.S. Farm Bill of 1973 saw the growth of larger and larger farms. American culture at the time was focused on the U.S. being self-sufficient, mainly based on: A. economic recession B. widespread fuel (gasoline) shortages C. economic uncontrolled inflation D. major drought in the mid-west E. threat of war - ANSWER>>>B. widespread fuel (gasoline) shortages The U.S. Farm Bills of the 1980s had significant focus on: A. the environment B. reducing farm size C. expanding international trade D. organic crops E. removing farm subsidies - ANSWER>>>A. the environment Dr. Kiepper gave the Farm Bill of the 2000s the nickname of "Back to Small" because it focused on: A. the environment B. community food projects C. regional food projects D. farmers market promotion programs E. B, C and D - ANSWER>>>E. B, C and D The U.S. Farm Bill 2008 continued to contain the long- troublesome policy standard of: A. alternative fuel use requirements B. high tariffs on imported agricultural products C. farm subsidies D. increased crop surplus holdings E. minimum wage standards for migrant workers - ANSWER>>>C. farm subsidies The U.S. Farm Bill of 2014 replaces the policy of "farm subsidies" with: A. Alternative fuel credits B. Balloon payments C. Crop insurance D. Direct farmer payments E. Escrow accounts for crops - ANSWER>>>C. Crop insurance The current U.S. National Debt is: A. ~$29 billion B. ~$290 billion C. ~$2 trillion D. ~$29 trillion E. ~$290 trillion - ANSWER>>>D.~$29 trillion 1 out of every 3 American lives in one of the 4 most populous states in the U.S. Which state below is NOT on that list: A. Florida B. Georgia C. Texas D. California E. New York - ANSWER>>>B. Georgia E. 45th - ANSWER>>>B. 6th Which of the following is NOT a primary item in SNAP eligibility? A. household income B. household expenses C. number of people in the household D. location of residence E. none of the above, they are all primary considerations - ANSWER>>>D. location of residence This USDA food assistance program that focuses on school-aged children, with school lunch and breakfast programs. A. SNAPPED B. SNAP C. SNP D. WIC E. Food Stamps - ANSWER>>>C. SNP This USDA food assistance program includes the use of vouchers that say exactly what food can be obtained from grocery stores. A. SNAPPED B. SNAP C. SNP D. WIC E. Food Stamps - ANSWER>>>D. WIC (T/F) Individual U.S. states play an important role in federal FNS programs since they implement and manage most of the programs at the state level. A. True B. False - ANSWER>>>A. True In the 1990s, Frito-Lay introduced a calorie and cholesterol free fat substitute called Olestra. Despite its early success, its popularity fell quickly. Why? A. It was revealed that it had some cholesterol and calories B. It was not shelf-stable, food went "bad" quickly C. It caused many people to have severe digestive upset D. It ultimately didn't gain FDA approval for use in foods E. It didn't, it's as popular today as ever - ANSWER >>>>C. It caused many people to have severe digestive upset What technology from the 1920s led to a "flattening" or "normalizing" of the American food culture that was strongly regional before? A. Microwaving B. Convection C. Canning D. Freezing E. Home refrigeration - ANSWER>>>E. Home refrigeration is the partial or complete prohibition of commerce and trade with a particular country or a group of countries. A. Quota B. Embargo C. Tariff D. Trade Deficit E. Blockade - ANSWER>>>B. Embargo We watched a video in class that helped explain the Pros and Cons of NAFTA using: A. Avocadoes and Shoes B. Oranges and Cars C. Ammunition and Heart Valves D. Seafood and Swine E. Mexican food and Computers - ANSWER>>>A. Avocadoes and Shoes Dr. Kiepper listed 5 areas which are the focus of U.S. Domestic food politics. Which focus area below was NOT on Dr. Kiepper's list? A. GMOs B. Famines and Aid C. CAFOs D. "BIG" Food Companies E. Pesticide Use on Crops - ANSWER>>>B. Famines and Aid What International Trade agreement did President Trump withdraw the U.S. from in his 1st day in office? A. OPEC B. NAFTA C. TPP D. UN B. Flooded C. Caught on fire D. Was dyed green from industrial waste E. Had a massive fish kill - ANSWER>>>C. Caught on fire What book did Dr. Kiepper mention in class that tells the plight of one family facing the hardships of the DUST BOWL? A. Green Peace B. Grapes of Wrath C. Of Mice and Men D. Silent Spring E. The Jungle - ANSWER>>>B. Grapes of Wrath In what decade did the DUST BOWL occur? A. 1910 - 1920 B. 1920 - 1930 C. 1930 - 1940 D. 1940 - 1950 E. 1950-1960 - ANSWER>>>C. 1930 - 1940 We watched a Video in class that explained GMOs using . A. Apples B. Pineapples C. Peaches D. Papaya E. Corn - ANSWER>>>D. Papaya Natural fertilizer named "Night Soils" are actually A. Owl Manure B. Bat Manure C. Human Excrement D. Cow Dung E. Compost - ANSWER>>>C. Human Excrement What product can you buy in the grocery store that is typically labeled as "rBST Free" today. A. milk B. eggs C. chicken meat D. bacon E. hamburger - ANSWER>>>A. milk While animal agriculture gets much of the blame for negative effects of widespread antibiotic use (e.g., antibiotic resistant bacteria), much evidence points to: A. disposal of antibiotics by medicine manufacturers B. unnecessary prescription of antibiotics by human physicians C. illegal antibiotics sales on the black market D. import of antibiotics into the U.S. E. export of antibiotics out of the U.S. - ANSWER>>>B. unnecessary prescription of antibiotics by human physicians A physiological regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action: A. antibiotic B. serum C. ester D. gene E. hormone - ANSWER>>>E. hormone Antibiotics are designed to kill harmful bacteria and viruses. A. True B. False - ANSWER>>>B. False Treating an animal with an antibiotic AFTER it shows symptoms of an illness is known as Treating: A. Sub-therapeutically B. Therapeutically - ANSWER>>>B. Therapeutically In 1968, Paul Ehrlich wrote this book that predicted widespread global starvation and death in the 1970s: A. Silent Spring B. The People Explosion C. The Population Bomb D. The Jungle E. Paradise Lost - ANSWER>>>C. The Population Bomb won the Nobel Peace Prize and is called the father of the "Green Revolution". A. Jesse Jewell B. Robert Malthus C. Al Gore D. Norman Borlaug E. snakes - ANSWER>>>B. horses What animal has been found buried alongside ancient Egyptians? A. cows B. horses C. small dogs D. cats E. snakes - ANSWER>>>D. cats At the end of the Advertising lecture, we watched a movie trailer that demonstrated how music, lighting and other techniques can be used to influence viewers. Name the MOVIE. A. Toy Story B. Frozen C. Jungle Book D. Wall-E E. Monsters, Inc. - ANSWER>>>B. Frozen Food companies using marketing that states NO HORMONES are using: A. Associative advertising (we all do this) B. Anti-advertising (none of us do this) C. Implicative advertising (we don't - so they must) D. Spin advertising (we do it - but they do it more) E. None of the above - ANSWER>>>C. Implicative advertising (we don't - so they must) Which of the following is an INTRINSIC motivation? A. Achievement B. Conformity C. Image D. Power E. Affiliation - ANSWER>>>E. Affiliation Match the Advertising Persuasive Technique with the Appeals To Ethos: A. emotion B. credibility and character C. reason, facts - ANSWER>>>B. credibility and character Match the Advertising Persuasive Technique with the Appeals To Logos: A. emotion B. credibility and character C. reason, facts - ANSWER>>>C. reason, facts Match the Advertising Persuasive Technique with the Appeals To Pathos: A. emotion B. credibility and character C. reason, facts - ANSWER>>>A. emotion The use of persuasive techniques in advertising dates back to the "Rhetorical Triangle" developed by: A. Nietzsche B. Plato C. Descartes D. Aristotle E. Socrates - ANSWER>>>D. Aristotle At the start of the Advertising lecture, Dr. Kiepper showed 4 short commercials by 2 poultry companies taking industry. A. hormone use B. antibiotic use C. free-range D. cage-free E. heritage breeds - ANSWER>>>B. antibiotic use What did Juanfra DeVillena say his cultural concept of all of America was before he came here? A. Winter Snow B. California Sun C. Shopping Mall D. South Beach (Miami) E. Cowboys - ANSWER>>>D. South Beach (Miami) What did Juanfra DeVillena say was the cultural difference between Americans and Latinos when it comes to professional titles? A. Americans are much more informal, you aren't expected to use titles B. Latinos are much more informal, you aren't expected to use titles C. There is no difference between the cultures - ANSWER >>>>A. Americans are much more informal, you aren't expected to use titles alternate views of by the U.S. poultry What is the home country of our guest speaker Juanfra DeVillena? A. Brazil B. Peru C. Argentina D. Chile E. Venezuela - ANSWER>>>B. Peru CDC estimates that annually Americans get sick from food borne diseases - ANSWER>>>1 in 6 Main pathogen in the US: - ANSWER>>>Salmonella Food Safety and Modernization Act of 2011 - ANSWER >>>> Tester-Hagan Amendment to FSMA - ANSWER >>>>exempts small businesses from FSMA, small businesses regulated at state and local level, must label products from their source Changes in culture that has led to an increase in food borne illnesses contracted in the home: - ANSWER >>>>loss of ability to cook/clean, increased number of pets, large portion sizes, bake sales/picnics, home-based daycare, increased local market food consumption What percent of chicken is sold live in India? - ANSWER >>>>95% What is 'Right to Farm'? - ANSWER>>>prohibiting local government from passing stricter laws on agriculture than the laws of the state How does NAFTA affect agriculture? - ANSWER>>>US consumers benefit from nafta imports because imports expand food variety, and stabilize year round supplies of fresh fruits and vegetables What is the current US deficit? - ANSWER>>>$40.73 billion What are the impacts of the deficit? - ANSWER>>>US dependence on foreign oil and consumer products US believes imported goods should be expensive - ANSWER>>>more, to protect US idustries "The Population Bomb" by Paul Erlich - ANSWER>>>a book about billions of deaths from starvation and the collapse of civilization in the 1970s What is the Green Revolution? - ANSWER >>>>development and spread of technology, plant varieties, and agricultural practices between 1940-1960s. Leader- Norman Borlaug What are antibiotics? - ANSWER>>>medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms; Ex- penicillin What are hormones? - ANSWER>>>a regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids like blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action Antibiotics: Theraputically vs. Subtheraputically - ANSWER>>>Theraputically- higher does, shorter periods, used to treat specific diseases Subtheraputically- lower doses, longer periods, used to prevent infections and improve growth rates How many antibiotics are approved for use in livestock production? - ANSWER>>>25 Are growth promoting hormones used in pork or poultry production? - ANSWER>>>NO What is rBST? - ANSWER>>>Bovine Somatotropin- protein hormone produced by the cow naturally to stimulate milk production; approved by FDA to increase milk production in cows Farms in which country are best at preserving wildlife/environment? - ANSWER>>>UK farmers What US state uses the most pesticides? - ANSWER >>>>California, then Florida Excess nutrients cause: - ANSWER>>>eutrophication research, benefits the middle man more than the farmer and consumer What does the "trillion dollar" Alabama 2014 Farm Bill do? - ANSWER>>>gets rid of direct subsidies to farmers, but gives farmers crop insurance in return. The bill also cut $8 billion from SNAP Does organic production allow for the use of any herbicides or pesticides? - ANSWER>>>YES Globally over the last decade, where has farmland acreage increased? - ANSWER>>>Africa and South America The food vs. fuel debate is focused on: - ANSWER >>>>corn What was the south's first cash crop? - ANSWER >>>>Tobacco What was the south's second cash crop? - ANSWER >>>>Cotton What is a "hog head"? - ANSWER>>>A unit of measurement used for tobacco, cheese, etc. Today, tobacco makes up % of GA crops, cotton makes up %, peanuts make up % - ANSWER >>>>tobacco- 3% cotton- 40% (GA ranks 2nd nationally in cotton production) peanuts- 23% When did cotton become a major cash crop? - ANSWER >>>>around 1800 when Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin What marked the end of cotton being a major cash crop? - ANSWER>>>Boll Weevil in 1915- an insect that reduced cotton acreage from 5.2 million to 2.6 million acres in 1923 Georgia is nationally the number one producer of: - ANSWER>>>blueberries What is Moon Farms? - ANSWER>>>a diversified family farm that has poultry, cattle, raw crops, U-Pick strawberries -son owns 4 poultry houses, dad owns 7 What percentage of food in the US goes uneaten? - ANSWER>>>40% What makes up the majority of US landfills? - ANSWER >>>>Food waste- 21% Fresh fruit and vegetables- 30% Dairy- 20% How many Americans are underfed? - ANSWER>>>1 in 6 What is the only food that has an expiration date? - ANSWER>>>Baby formula Wasting food directly correlates with: - ANSWER >>>>affluence What is the most prevalent form of malnutrition worldwide? - ANSWER>>>Iron deficiency What is the poverty line in the US? - ANSWER >>>>$24,000 What is the international poverty lines? - ANSWER >>>>$695/year, so $1.90/day What is the number one cause of death? - ANSWER >>>>World hunger What are the most produced foods worldwide? - ANSWER >>>>Corn, rice, wheat, barley Prehistory vs. History - ANSWER>>>Prehistory- 5 million years ago- 3,000 BC History- 3,000 BC to present day -separated by invention of writing, about 5,000 years ago Eras in History - ANSWER>>>Ancient Age: 3,000 BC- 476 AC Medieval Age: 476 AC- 1492 (West Roman Empire falls) Modern Age: 1492-1789 (1492 Columbus discovered USA) Contemporary Age: 1789-2011 (French Revolution in 1789) cloven hooves; no blood, no seafood without fins or scales, meat and dairy must be prepared and served separately, Food in Islam - ANSWER>>>no pork, blood, or alcohol; all food eaten must be prayed over, only animals slaughtered in the name of Allah may be eaten Food in Christianity - ANSWER>>>no meat on Ash Wednesday or Good Friday; Communion Food in Hinduism - ANSWER>>>avoids killing all animals, no meat, fish, alcohol, eggs or milk, no beef because cow is sacred Food in Buddhism - ANSWER>>>all living things are sacred, so they practice much vegetarianism and veganism What is the traditional vegetarian also known as? - ANSWER>>>Lacto-ovo-vegetarian ANSWER>>>not fed: hormones are fed: antibiotics US Clean Water Act - ANSWER>>>1972 established the basic structure for regulating quality standards for surface waters, allowed fines for poor water quality and jail time for not adhering to environmental standards Chicken are NOT fed , but ARE fed - US Clean Air Act - ANSWER>>>1970 the US authorized the EPA to set national air quality, auto emission, and anti- pollution standards The Dust Bowl - ANSWER>>>1930-1940s -nature: 10 year drought -economic: Great Depression -environment: affected harvesting crops Advertising strategies: - ANSWER>>>Pathos- appeal to emotion Ethos- appeal to credibility Logos- appeal to logic/reason Food Fads: - ANSWER>>>1920: home fridge and jello 1930: (great depression) casseroles 1945: (post WW2) campbell's canned soup 1953: tv dinners 1960-1970s: fondue parties 1971: introduction of crock pot