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nitrogen
What nutrient is present in the atmosphere as a gas, and is responsible for the vegetative growth and
dark green color of the plant?
The blade of the leaf is broken down into what three parts?
tip, margin, and base
phosphorus
If a fertilizer ratio is 5-10-15, what element does the number 10 represent?
pollination
What is the union of the pollen and the stigma known as?
cereal
Wheat, barley, oats, and rice are examples of what type of crop?
placement
A student whose Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is related to his/her employment in an
agriculture business has what type of SAE?
Proficiency Awards
What type of awards does the FFA have for students who excel in their Supervised Agricultural
Experience programs?
exploratory
What type of Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) would a middle school student select if he/she
wishes to observe and experience a variety of areas in agriscience?
introduction, body, conclusion
What are the three basic sections of speech?
Clostridium botulinum toxin
What is the worst danger associated with canned foods?
Food labeling date phrases confuse consumers and they discard good food
Which factor contributes the greatest to food waste in the United States?
Handling cleaning cloths while wearing protective gloves
Which practice promotes good hand hygiene in the food industry?
Flavr Savr tomato
What was the first commercial food product developed from genetic modification in a laboratory?