Question 1

The biggest worry about a genetically modified Atlantic salmon with extra growth hormones is that it will introduce these hormones into our diet.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A natural form of fertilizer would be

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A)   manure.
B)   phosphorous application.
C)   nitrogen.
D)   corn plantings.
E)   genetically modified crop plantings.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Waterlogging results from

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A)   toxic metal accumulation.
B)   excessive irrigation.
C)   excessive plowing.
D)   high evaporation processes.
E)   natural water erosion processes.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Vitamin A deficiencies are associated with

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A)   anemia.
B)   weak bones.
C)   a lack of energy, or listlessness.
D)   poorly developed neural systems in embryos.
E)   dry eyes and retinal degeneration.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Undernourished parents often raise children who are undernourished because the parents

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A)   transfer genetic deficiencies to their children.
B)   do not know any better.
C)   cannot afford to feed their children properly.
D)   do not have access to information about nutrition.
E)   All of these are reasons for the vicious cycle.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Obesity is a disease that affects

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A)   poor, developing nations.
B)   wealthy, developed nations
C)   individuals in every nation equally.
D)   nations that utilize beef and rice as major food sources.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The layer of soil that is a mixture of minerals and organic material is the

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A)   O horizon.
B)   A horizon.
C)   humus.
D)   E horizon.
E)   primary layer.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

What are two common diseases that result from protein deficiencies?

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A)   dysentery and diarrhea
B)   dysentery and scurvy
C)   scurvy and pellagra
D)   goiter and cretinism
E)   marasmus and kwashiorkorF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

High responder crops of the green revolution produce tremendous yields

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A)   even in severe drought conditions.
B)   with primitive farming techniques and no chemical use.
C)   in response to fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation.
D)   in all conditions where standard crops fail.
E)   in response to fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation and only "good" yields in less than ideal situations.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The USDA estimates ______ percent of conventionally grown foods are contaminated with pesticide residue.

Accepted Answer

A)   11
B)   23
C)   34
D)   58
E)   73F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Exam 7: Food and Agriculture

Obesity is a disease that affects

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Vitamin A deficiencies are associated with

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Undernourished parents often raise children who are undernourished because the parents

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A natural form of fertilizer would be

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What are two common diseases that result from protein deficiencies?

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High responder crops of the green revolution produce tremendous yields

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Waterlogging results from

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The layer of soil that is a mixture of minerals and organic material is the

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The USDA estimates ______ percent of conventionally grown foods are contaminated with pesticide residue.

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The biggest worry about a genetically modified Atlantic salmon with extra growth hormones is that it will introduce these hormones into our diet.

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A natural form of fertilizer would be

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High responder crops of the green revolution produce tremendous yields

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Waterlogging results from

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The USDA estimates ______ percent of conventionally grown foods are contaminated with pesticide residue.

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