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1 Agriculture

2 What are the F’s of Agriculture?

3 Would you like a career in agriculture?

4 Playing the game Write your answer on the white board
Every 5 questions we switch who will write, pass the board clockwise Everyone helps with answers Listen well, goes fast Candy for winning team

5 In which country is food the most abundant, the safest, and most affordable?
A. United States B. Russia C. Australia D. China A. United States

6 What was the first food eaten in space?
D. Applesauce A. Ice cream B. Banana C. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich D. Applesauce

7 On average, how much of every food dollar goes to the farmer or rancher?
A. 25 cents B. 30 cents C. 19 cents D. 55 cents C. 19 cents

8 Which of the foods is found most often on American’s dinner tables?
A. Vegetables B. Red meat C. Fruits D. Cheese A. Vegetables

9 Which of these products does the U.S. export?
Food A. Wheat B. Coffee C. Spices D. Bananas A. Wheat

10 Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person

11 Which food groups provide vitamins that help to heal your cuts?
A. Meats B. Milk C. Breads D. Fruits D. Fruits

12 Which state is #1 in the production of potatoes
Food A. Utah B. Idaho C. Mississippi D. Louisiana B. Idaho

13 Which state is #1 in the production of eggs?
Food A. Utah B. Iowa C. Georgia D. West Virginia B. Iowa

14 Fujis and galas are varieties of what fruit?
Food A. Apples B. Bananas C. Grapes D. Peaches A. Apples

15 During the Civil War, the Confederate army boiled down what crop as a source for sugar and molasses?
Food A. Peanuts B. Tobacco C. Watermelon D. Cotton C. Watermelon

16 Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person

17 An Acre of land is about the same size as a ____________________?
Farm A. Walmart plus parking lot B. Our classroom C. Football field D. Our school C. Football field

18 What percent of the Earth’s water supply is fresh water?
Farm A. 25% B. 10% C. 3% D. 57% C. 3%

19 Utah is the 2nd driest state in the nation
Farm A. True B. False A. True (Arizona is #1)

20 What is the name of Utah’s agriculture university
Farm A. BYU B. U of U C. Utah State D. Weber C. Utah State University

21 During the past 50 years, has the number of farms in the U. S
During the past 50 years, has the number of farms in the U.S. increased or decreased? Farm A. Increased B. Decreased B. Decreased

22 Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person

23 How much land does it take, per person in the US to grow all his or her food and fabric resources for a year? Farm A. 4 ½ acres B. 10 acres C acres D. 1 acre A /2 acres

24 What natural fiber is produced from a worm?
Fabric A. Cotton B. Silk C. Linen D. Wool B. Silk

25 What plant produces fiber for blue jeans?
Fabric A. Wool B. Polyester C. Nylon D. Cotton D. Cotton

26 Which state is #1 for the production of cotton?
Fabric A. Mississippi B. Georgia C. Texas D. Florida C. Texas

27 How many jeans can be made from a 500-pound bale of cotton?
Fabric A jeans B jeans C. 50 jeans D jeans A jeans

28 Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person

29 How much wool does a sheep produce in 1 year?
Fabric A. 2 pounds B. 20 pounds C pounds D pounds C. 10 – 12 pounds

30 The cover of a baseball is made from cowhide.
Fabric A. True B. False A. True

31 What by-produce from sheep’s wool is used in hand lotion?
Fabric A. Glycerin B. Lanolin C. Propyplparaben B. Lanolin

32 Where does Utah rank for tart cherry production?
Food A. 1st B. 2nd C. 10th D. 25th B. 2nd (Michigan is #1)

33 Carrots are a great source of what nutrient?
Food A. Iron B. Vitamin A C. Vitamin C D. Potassium B. Vitamin A

34 Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person

35 What are the sections of the garlic bulb called?
Food A. Pods B. Leaves C. Buds D. Cloves D. Cloves

36 Which of the following is NOT a name for a squash?
Food A. Zucchini B. Butternut C. Spaghetti D. Long Neck D. Long Neck

37 In the US, lettuce is the second most popular vegetable
In the US, lettuce is the second most popular vegetable. What is the most popular? Food A. Broccoli B. Potato C. Tomato D. Carrot B. Potato

38 What crop is grown in all 50 states?
Food A. Corn B. Apples C. Oranges D. Bananas A. Corn

39 Which state ranks #1 for the most cash made from agriculture?
Farm A. Florida B. Texas C. California D. Oregon C. California

40 Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person

41 Which state has the most farms?
A. Utah B. Montana C. Maine D. Texas D. Texas

42 What is an insect that farmers and gardeners like because it eats aphids?
A. Spiders B. Ladybugs C. Mosquitoes D. Bees B. Ladybugs

43 What spineless organism helps farmers loosen soil when it moves through the soil?
A. Earthworm B. Centipede C. Garden snake D. Caterpillar A. Earthworm

44 Each day the forest community plants an average of 4 million trees in the US. Is this more or less than what is harvested? Forestry A. More B. Less B. Less

45 What percent of the US is covered with trees?
Forestry A. 33% B. 100% C. 50% D. 25% A. 33%

46 Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person

47 What state is the largest producer of Christmas trees?
Forestry A. Montana B. California C. Oregon D. Vermont C. Oregon

48 What is Utah’s state tree?
Forestry A. Aspens B. Oak C. Blue Spruce D. Maple C. Blue Spruce

49 What information do rings in the cross-section of a tree trunk provide?
Forestry A. Tree’s height B. Tree’s weight C. Tree’s age C. Tree’s age

50 What is the America’s national tree?
Forestry A. Maple B. Oak C. Cedar D. Cherry B. Oak

51 What nut contains 19 vitamins and antioxidants to help lower cholesterol?
Food A. Pecans B. Cashews C. Walnuts D. Almonds A. Pecans

52 Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person

53 What is the average amount of milk a dairy cow produces in a day?
Food A. 1 gallon B. 7 gallons C. ½ gallon D. 20 gallons B. 7 gallons

54 How many gallons of water does a dairy cow drink in a day?
Food A gallons B gallons C. 57 gallons D. 10 gallons B gallons

55 How many soccer balls can be produced from 1 cowhide?
Food A. 18 B. 157 C. 43 D. 2 A. 18 soccer balls

56 Aortic (heart) valves used in human heart surgery often come from what animal?
Food A. Cows B. Pigs C. Chickens D. Dogs B. Pigs

57 Name a state which is considered America’s bread basket?
Food A. Connecticut B. Kansas C. Wyoming D. Idaho B. Kansas

58 Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person

59 Which country imports the greatest quantity of U
Which country imports the greatest quantity of U.S, agricultural products? Food A. Africa B. Canada C. China D. Russia B. Canada

60 What is the fuel ethanol made from?
Farm A. Tomatoes B. Corn C. Carrots D. Soybeans B. Corn

61 Who won?

62 Now what? Each person will pick a popsicle stick with the name of the state on it. Draw a picture of 1 or 2 things which are produced in that state. Use a piece of blue tape to attach the picture to the map on screen. Take out your cell phone and google agriculture in ________ A good web site I found was:

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