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Read each question (you may want to read these aloud to your students), then circle yes if you agree with the statement or no if you think the statement is wrong. If you disagree with any part of the statement, you should answer no.
| Yes | No | 1. | Bees gather pollen from farmers orchards and fields to make honey. |
| Yes | No | 2. | It is important for farmers to conserve soil and keep it healthy. |
| Yes | No | 3. | Honey is made by mixing sugar and water. |
| Yes | No | 4. | Cows convert grass, hay and other feeds that human can't eat to produce meat and milk. |
| Yes | No | 5. | Half of the earth's land is suitable for growing crops. |
| Yes | No | 6. | Hay is green and made from the stems of grains. |
| Yes | No | 7. | Grain is the seed of plants like oats, wheat, and rice. |
| Yes | No | 8. | Pumpkins like other squash are harvested in the winter. |
| Yes | No | 9. | Most of us could survive without farmers and ranchers. |
| Yes | No | 10. | Conservation is using up our resources. |
| Yes | No | 11. | Land stewardship is a term used for those who take care of the land. |
| Yes | No | 12. | WCattle is a very important commodity in Wyoming. |
| Yes | No | 13. | Soybean are a very important crop in the United States. |
| Yes | No | 14. | Aquaculture is the practice of raising food in the water. |
| Yes | No | 15. | Wyoming agriculture provides open spaces, wildlife habitat and clean air and water. |
| Yes | No | 16. | Agriculture along with mining meets all of the basic needs of humans. |
| Yes | No | 17. | Agriculture is the nation's smallest industry. |
| Yes | No | 18. | Wyoming ranks #1 in the average size of farms and ranches in the U.S. |
For the following questions, circle the best choice that answers the question.
19. Agricultural Scientists might work with
- bacteria
- animals
- plants
- soils
- all of the above
- none of the above
20. Natural resources used by farmers include:
- water
- soil
- air
- forests
- all of the above
- none of the above
21. Basically, why did the settlers move westward?
- to find adventure
- to see a new area of the country
- to get new land for farming and ranching
- to get away from the crowded East
22. In Wyoming the top industries are:
- mining
- agriculture
- tourism
- all of the above
- none of the above
23. Why does a farmer plant cover crops?
- to prevent the soil from washing away
- to provide pretty blooms
- to cover ugly land
- to use the farm machines
24. The change that took place during the Industrial Revolution that affected farming was:
- development of new foods
- increase in plowing with mules
- invention of many machines used for farming
- movement of people from cities to farms
25. Which plant produces fiber for clothing?
- soybeans
- rice
- cotton
- corn
26. Which product provides material for shelter?
- corn
- trees
- rose bushes
- sugarcane
27. The types of crops grown in a region depend upon:
- climate and soil
- climate and equipment
- people and soil
- equipment and people
28. Conservation includes
- managing the soil wisely
- protecting the air
- keeping the water clean
- all of the above
29. Since most families do not produce all of their own food, they must get it through a food-marketing system which is the process of getting the food from the farm to the family. Select the correct order of the food-marketing system.
- distribution, processing, production, retailing
- production, processing, distribution, and retailing
- retailing, production, processing, and distribution
- production, distribution, processing, and retailing
30. What makes farming and ranching such a risky business?
- regular income
- easy work
- unpredictable weather conditions
- good market prices
31. Which of these is not a part of the agribusiness system?
- seed and feed store
- jewelry store
- a dairy
- grocery store
32. How are farm and ranch products marketed?
- radio and TV commercials
- attractive packages
- newspaper coupons
- all of the above
33. Which of these products does the United States import?
- tea
- coffee
- bananas
- all of these
34. Why does the United States import chocolate?
- people like the taste
- it does not grow here
- it is used in a variety of food products
- all of these
35. One reason that United States farmers can grow a great variety of crops is that
- United States farmers are smarter than any other farmers.
- the United States has diverse climates and soils.
- the growing seasons are all short.
- rainfall in the United States is the same all over the country.
36. Which of the following is not a major agricultural region of North America?
- Coastal Plains
- Southeast
- Desert
- Midwest
37. How did planting seeds change the way of life for Native Americans 10,000 years ago?
- They stopped having to buy their food at the grocery store.
- They no longer had to trade their goods for food with European settlers.
- They did not have to move on to search for food and began to domesticate animals.
- They became the largest producers of wheat in the world.
38. If you were a Native American living years ago, which of the following would be part of your diet?
- Buffalo, berries, soft drinks
- Nuts, seeds, berries, meat
- Nuts, wheat, pizza
- Meat, tacos, milk
39. All of the following are basic needs except:
- food and water
- shelter
- transportation
- clothing
40. Which of the following are examples of natural resources
- Radios and televisions
- Heavy metal rock bands
- Forests and soils
- Different kinds of clothing
41. Which of the following would be the most often used means of transportation for sending a ton of coconuts from Hawaii to China?
- Train
- Ship
- Truck
- Jet
42. We protect our topsoil because
- it grows plants
- it can wash away
- it can blow away
- all of these
43. Which product does the United States export?
- wheat
- coffee
- spices
- bananas
44. Why does the United States export grains?
- we have more than we need
- there is not enough
- we don't like the taste
- bread is not healthy
45. A herbivore is an animal that
- sleeps during the day
- eats only plant
- sleeps all winter
- eats only meat
46. Aquatic means
- flies
- lives in water
- lives in trees
- earth dweller
47. Potatoes grow
- from flowers
- above the ground
- in the soil
- on trees
48. A mushroom is what type of plant?
- bacteria
- a single cell plant
- fungus
- virus
49. Which of the following is known as a root crop?
- carrots
- broccoli
- watermelons
- tomatoes
50. Apples are harvested in the
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
51. Chickens are fed
- hay
- grains
- meat
- fruit
52. Pickles are made from which farm product?
- carrots
- potatoes
- squash
- cucumbers
53. Eating 5-a-day is said about which food group
- grains
- fruits and vegetables
- meat
- milk
54. What is the name of the area where fruit trees are grown?
- garden
- field
- grocery store
- orchard
55. Tomatoes are the main ingredient in
- pizza sauce, ketchup, and spaghetti sauce
- pizza sauce, tomato soup, and cranberry sauce
- salsa, enchilada sauce, and red jam
- ketchup, salad dressing, and salsa
56. Butter is
- ground flower petals
- milk fat
- milk protein
- made from mayonnaise
57. What kind of corn has multicolored kernels?
- popcorn
- French corn
- Indian corn
- Mexican corn
58. Cabbage can be red, green or
- purple
- blue
- yellow
- orange
59. Bees are important because they
- eat mosquitoes
- never sleep
- help turn flowers into fruit and pollinate plants
- work in the winter to make honey
60. Wool is the hair shorn off a
- pig
- sheep
- goat
- cow
61. Pastures are where you would find
- open fenced grassy areas
- shopping malls
- parks
- homes for people
62. Grapes grow on
- shrubs
- trees
- vines
- roots
63. Most cattle are sold in the ___________ of the year
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
64. Wool can also be called
- swine
- fleece
- feathers
- leather
65. Name one state in the corn belt.
- California
- Indiana
- Florida
- Texas
66. Name one state known for its wheat production.
- Kansas
- North Carolina
- Michigan
- Oregon
67. These products are produced in most states:
- milk, apples, bananas
- milk, eggs, corn
- eggs, wheat, oranges
- lettuce, apples, wheat
68. How can we convert grass into protein for humans to eat?
- cut it and eat it fresh
- allow cows to graze and then eat beef
- cut it and after it is dry, eat it
- burn the range grass and plant wheat
69. Nuts and seeds are a good source of
- sugar
- protein
- salt
- carbohydrates
70. Circle all the subjects that a farmer needs to understand:
- soils
- weather
- plants
- chemistry
- conservation
- business
- accounting
- animals
- plants
- reading
- math
- writing
71. How much of Wyoming land is privately owned?
- 10%
- 90%
- 50%
- 20%
72. What percentage of Wyoming does the federal and state government own?
- 10%
- 90%
- 50%
- 20%
73. What commodity (either crops or livestock) in Wyoming produces the largest cash receipts?
- Hay
- Hogs
- Sugarbeets
- Sheep and Wool
- Cattle
- Barley
- Corn
74. Most of Wyoming's agriculture commodities are
- Exported to other states
- Kept and sold in the state
- Exported to Mexico
- Exported to China
75. Most of the land in Wyoming is suitable for
- Growing soybeans
- Grazing livestock
- Growing apples
- Growing vegetables
76. What nation produces the safest food supply
- Europe
- Russia
- United States
- Mexico
- Asia
77. How is your food produced, processed, and distributed?
78. What if there were no farmers and ranchers?