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Ag Foundations 3
Question | Answer |
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agriscience | the application of scientific principles and new technologies to agriculture |
agriculture | activities concerned with the production of plants and animals, and the related supplies, services,mechanics, products, processing, and marketing |
agribusiness | commercial firmsthat have developed with or stem from agriculture |
renewable natural resources | resources provided by nature that can replace thmselves |
technology | application of science to an industrial or commercial objective |
high technology | use of electronics and ultramodern equipment to perform tasks and control machinery and processes |
aquaculture | raising of finfish, shellfish, and other aquatic animals under controlled conditions |
agricultural engineering | application of engineering principles in agricultural settings |
animal science technology | use of modern principles and practices in animal growth and management |
crop science | use of modern princilpes in growing and managing crops |
soil science | study of the prperties and management of soil to grow plants |
biotechnology | use of cells or components of cells to produce products or processes |
integrated pest management | pest controlprogram based on multiple control practices |
water resources | all aspects of water conservation and management |
environment | all the conditions, circumstances and influences surrounding and affecting an organism |
biology | basic science of the plant and animal kingdoms |
chemistry | science dealing with the characteristics of elements or simple substance |
biochemistry | chemistry as it applies to living matter |
entomology | science of insect life |
agronomy | science and economics of managing land and field crops |
horticulture | the science of producing, processing, and marketing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants |
ornamental | a plant grown for its appearence and beauty |
animal sciences | animal growth, care, and management |
agricultural economics | management of agricultural resources, including farms and agribusinesses |
agricultural education | teaching and program management in agriculture |
sewage sysyem | recieves and treats human waste |
polluted | containing harmful chemicals or organisms |
condominium | apartment building or unit in which the apartments are individually owned |
townhouse | one of a row of houses connected by common side walls |
contaminate | to add material that will change the purity or usefulness of a substance |
parasite | organism that lives in or on another organism withno benefit to the host |
reaper | machine that cuts grain |
combine | machine that is used to cut and thresh seed crops such as grain |
moldboard plow | plow with a curved bottom that will turn prairie soils |
cotton gin | machine that removes cotton seed from cotton fiber |
corn picker | machine that removes ears of corn from stalks |
milking machine | machine that milks cows and goats |
tractor | source of power for belt-driven machines, as well as for pulling |
legume | plant in which certain nitrogen-fixing bacteria use nitrogen gas from the air and convert it to nitrates that the plant can use as food |
tofu | food made by boiling and crushing soybeans and letting them coagulate into curds |
Green Revolution | process in which many countries became self-sufficient in food production |
feedstuff | any edible material used for animal feed |
selective breeding | mating adults who have characteristics desired in the offspring |
genetic engineering | movement of genes from one cell to another |
monoclonal antibody | natural substance in blood that fights diseases and infections |
hybrid | plant or animal pffspring from crossing two different species or varieties |
laser | an intense , narrow beam of light that is used to measure nutrient deficencies in plants from an orbiting satellite |
genetics | the biology of heredity |
heredity | transmission of characteristics from parent to offspring |
gene | a unit of hereditary material located on a chromosome |
generation | the collective offspring of common parents |
progeny | offspring |
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) | coded genetic material in a cell |
nucleic acid | original name for deoxyribonucleic acid |
base | genetic material that connects strands of DNA |
gene splicing | the process of removing and inserting genes in cells |
gene mapping | finding and recording the locations of genes in a cell |
clone | exact duplicate |
bovine somatotropin (BST) | hormone that stimulates increased milk production in cows |
production agriculture | farming and ranching |
horticulture | the science of producing, processing, and marketing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants |
forestry | industry that grows, manages, and harvests trees for lumber, poles, posts, panels, paper, and many other commodities |
agricultural mechanics | design, operation, maintence, service, selling, and use of power unit, machinery, equipment, structures, and utilities in agriscience |
agriscience professions | professional jobs dealing with agriscience situations |
real-world experience | an activity conducted in the daily routine of our society |
on-the -job training | experience obtained while working in an actual job setting |
supervised agricultural experience | the method used for students to obtain real-world experiences |
FFA | a national intracurricular organization for students enrolled in agriscience programs in their schools |
project | a series of activities related to a single objective or enterprise |
enterprise | commercial business to generate profits |
agriscience literacy | education in or understanding about agriscience |
career exploration | learning about occupations and jobs as part of the process of choosing one's life work |
scientific method | a procedure for investigating problems of scientific nature |
production enterprise | project conducted for wages or profit |
internship | a career experience that places a student in a business for a specific period to learn technical skills through actual work experiences |
resume | a summary of a person's education, technical skills, and career experiences |
leadership | the capacity or ability to lead |
plan | to think through |
citizenship | functioning and interactingin a society in a positive way |
integrity | capable of personally upholding a high moral standard |
knowledge | familiarity, awarness, and understanding |
courage | willingness to proceed under difficult conditions |
tact | skill of encouraging others in positive ways |
enthusiasm | energy to do a job and inspiration to encourage others |
selflessness | placing the desires and welfare of others above oneself |
loyalty | reliable support for an individual, group, or cause |
extemporaneous speaking | a form of public speaking wherein some preparation is made, but the speech is not written or memorized |
parliamentary procedure | a system of guidelines or rukes for making group decisions in business meetings |
business meeting | a gathering of people working together to make decisions |
presiding officer | a president, vice president, or chairperson who is designated to lead a business meeting |
minutes | the official written record of a business meeting |
order of business | the items and sequence of activities conducted at a meeting |
gavel | a small wooden hammer-like tool that is used by the presiding officer to direct a meeting |
motion | a proposal for group actionthat is presented in a meetingto be acted on by an organization |
main motion | a basic motin used to present a proposal for the first time |
amend | atype of motion used to add to, subtract from, or strike out words in a main motion |
refer | a motion used to refer some other motion to a committee or person for finding more information and / or taking action on the motion on behalf of the members |
lay on the table | a motion used to stop discussion on a motion until the next meeting |
point of order | a procedure used to object to some item in or about a meeting that is not being done properly |
adjourn | a motion used to close a meeting |