Get to know SAFARIS :)

What does SAFARIS stand for?

• Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Development Integrated Systems
• Spatial Analysis Framework for Agricultural Research and Integrated Systems
• Spatial Analytic Framework for Advanced Risk Information Systems
• Subintimal Arterial Flossing with Antegrade–Retrograde Intervention Systems
• Something About Flies And Roaches In the Soil

How old is SAFARIS?

• 7
• 8
• 10
• 11
• 13

One of the tools used for spatial analysis in SAFARIS is GRASS GIS. What does GRASS stand for?

• Grass Raster Analysis Standard System
• Geospatial Research Area Support System
• Green Recycling And Sustainable Solutions
• Geographic Resources Analysis Support System
• Given, Required, Application, Solution, and Statement

How many number of NCSU departments that SAFARIS has collaborated over the years?

• 0
• 2
• 3
• 5
• 7+

SAFARIS creates models for the CAPS pests. Can you identify this CAPS pest?

• Casuarina Tussock Moth
• False Codling Moth
• European Grapevine Moth
• Spongy Moth

Answer explanation

The Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) program conducts exotic plant pest surveys through a national network of cooperators and stakeholders.

Number of individuals that contributed to SAFARIS. Note: I feel this question is not accurate because a lot of ppl may be directly and indirectly involved so we may not estimate the correct number.

• < 10
• 10 - 50
• 51 - 75
• 76 - 100
• > 100

Number of the NCSU students who have worked in SAFARIS

• 8
• 10
• 12
• 14
• 16

Which country scholars were NOT hosted by SAFARIS in 2023? Select all that apply.

• North Korea
• Ecuador
• Nigeria
• Colombia
• Senegal

Which of these CAPS pests have NOT been assessed by the SAFARIS team? Select all that apply. Note: Moved hint and side note to answer explanation. Let me know if that doesn't show.

• Red ring nematode
• Siberian silk moth
• Scots pine blister rust
• Box tree moth

Answer explanation

Some pests are assessed but not published on the SAFARIS website!! Pest Products page on the SAFARIS website.

Which place(s) have all the SAFARIS team members visited? Select all that apply.

• Mount Fuji
• Grandfather Mountain State Park
• Raven Rock State Park
• Mount Mitchell
• Amazon Rainforest