19: Review Questions
True or False?
Selective breeding is a new method used by farmers to ensure the best crops are seeded and the best animals bred.
A. True
B. False
Which statement correctly describes precision farming?
A. Farmers know precisely how to plough fields so there is no overlap between rows.
B. Farmers use the precise amount of fertilizer needed for crop growth.
C. Farm equipment is guided by information from satellite signals.
D. Farm equipment relies solely on electronic controls built into the equipment.
Which is
not
a feature of the Internet of Things (IoT) technology used in farming?
A. IoT technology can be used to target a specific area of a field for pest control.
B. IoT technology can be used to pinpoint an area that is not draining properly
C. IoT technology can guide fully autonomous driverless tractors.
D. IoT technology requires the presence of a farmer in the field at all times.
True or False?
Plants that are grown using hydroponics grow in natural soil that is enriched with high-grade fertilizers.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Aquaculture is the name given to a type of fish farming where fish can feed and be protected.
A. True
B. False
Which statement describes the concerns of consumers more than the concerns of farmers?
A. The amount of fertilizers that are used
B. Whether more chickens or more beef cattle should be raised
C. How to reduce the amount of water consumed
D. Whether to use conventional ploughing or no-till farming
Which list contains the five groups of foods that should form part of your daily diet?
A. Vegetables, fruits, frozen foods, processed meats, cereals
B. Vegetables, meats, cheese, potato chips, fruits
C. Vegetables, grains, poultry, frozen foods, processed meats
D. Vegetables, fruits, grains, lean meat or substitute, dairy products
True or False?
Nutrition labels on food containers provide information concerning the amount of fat, salt, and sugar in the food.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Vaccines stimulate the body’s immune system to develop antibodies.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
The objective of genetic engineering in plants is to transfer a gene that will produce a specific change in that plant.
A. True
B. False
Which of the following statements describes a possible harmful effect of genetically engineered crops?
A. Genetic engineering can increase crop yields.
B. Genetic engineering aims to improve the nutritional value of crops.
C. Genetic engineering favors monoculture.
D. Genetic engineering aims to produce crops that will grow more quickly.
True or False?
It is unlikely that new prosthetic devices and implants will be developed in the near future.
A. True
B. False
What was
not
a positive result of the human genome project?
A. It identified all the genes found in humans.
B. It provided information that might lead to discrimination against people who possess certain traits.
C. It enabled doctors to screen people for the likelihood that they would develop certain diseases.
D. It identified which genes are responsible for certain hereditary disorders.
Your Name
Your E-mail
Send yourself a copy
Your Instructor's E-mail
Additional Recipient's E-mail (optional)
Comments
I confirm my input is correct and am ready to submit