AS 1.1 Vocabulary

What is the broad industry engaged in the production of plants and animals for food and fiber?

• Animal production

• Biotechnology

• Agriculture

• Aquaculture

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-5

What does animal production involve?

• Growing plants for human use

• Raising animals for human use

• Processing agricultural products

• Developing new plant species

Which field of agriculture deals with livestock and processing of products derived from them?

• Animal science

• Aquaculture

• Biotechnology

• Food science

What is the primary purpose of a companion animal?

• To provide food

• To serve as pets or friends

• To produce milk

• To be used in research

What type of cattle is developed for milk production?

• Beef cattle

• Dairy cattle

• Companion animals

• Aquatic animals

What does food science encompass?

• Only the cooking of food

• The technical aspects of food from harvesting to consumption

• The marketing of food products

• The genetic engineering of food

What is the primary focus of animal science?

• Plant genetics

• Livestock and product processing

• Soil conservation

• Aquatic ecosystems

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is the scientific name for a horse?

• Equus caballus

• Ovis aries

• Sus scrofa

• Gallus gallus

Which of the following is primarily raised for their meat, eggs, or feathers?

• Swine

• Poultry

• Sheep

• Horses

What does regulation in the agricultural context refer to?

• The act of breeding animals

• The act of governing or directing a commodity according to law

• The process of marketing food

• The study of animal behavior