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Which job in agriculture uses technology to help improve farming practices?
a. Agricultural Engineer
What are hand-held devices used in farming?
Agricultural tools
What machinery is most appropriate to use in harvesting a large rice field quickly and efficiently?
combine harvester
If someone is using old or broken equipment, what kind of hazard should they worry about the most?
Mechanical hazard
Which type of crop is primarily grown for human consumption?
food crops
What product should be applied to effectively control the weeds in the field?
Herbicides
Which type of crop is sold for profit and can be exported to other countries?
cash crops
What type of hazard is associated with exposure to harmful chemicals found in fertilizers?
chemical hazard
What are pesticides used for in agriculture?
to control and kill pests and diseases
How would you prevent accidents when using pesticides?
wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
What are referred to as the underground plant parts for human consumption?
root crops
Which type of plant is usually raised, cultured, and harvested for livestock consumption?
feed/forage crops
What do you call the process of loosening the soil through plowing or harrowing?
cultivation
How deep should seeds be sown to ensure proper moisture? 1- 2 inches--1.5-2 inches----1-3 inches
1.5-2 inches
What tool is used to easily and evenly distribute seeds across an entire field? Seeder--Combine harvester---Rice mill
seeder
Which type of crop is primarily grown for human consumption? food crops--feed crops--cash crops
food crops
