Question 1

Of the following food products and beverages consumed in the United States, which is imported in the greatest volume?

Accepted Answer

Fish and shellfish are imported in the greatest volume in the United States compared to the other listed categories.

Question 2

Chemicals used to kill mold are called

Accepted Answer

Fungicides are chemicals specifically designed to kill or inhibit the growth of fungi, including mold.

Question 3

Which of the following phrases describes an immediate result of a reduction in biodiversity?

Accepted Answer

A reduction in biodiversity can lead to a reduced variety of plant and animal species, which directly impacts the variety and nutritional quality of the human diet.

Question 4

__________is the application of biological techniques to living cells to alter their genetic makeup.

Accepted Answer

Biotechnology involves using biological techniques to modify the genetic makeup of living cells for various applications.

Question 5

The "Know Your Farmer Know Your Food (KYF2)" initiative is sponsored by

Accepted Answer

The "Know Your Farmer Know Your Food" initiative is sponsored by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) to support local and regional food systems.

Question 6

What percentage of an American's food comes from outside the United States?

Accepted Answer

17 percent of an American's food comes from outside the United States, indicating the reliance on imported food products.

Question 7

The largest agricultural crop produced in the United States is

Accepted Answer

Corn is the largest agricultural crop produced in the United States in terms of both acreage and production volume.

Question 8

Which of the following agricultural inputs (or their by- products) can affect the environment?

Accepted Answer

Virtually all agricultural inputs and their by-products can impact the environment, including antibiotics, pesticides, and manure, through pollution, habitat destruction, and other means.

Question 9

The time it takes to regenerate one inch of nutrient- rich topsoil is approximately

Accepted Answer

It takes approximately 500 years to regenerate one inch of nutrient-rich topsoil due to the slow natural processes involved in soil formation and accumulation.

Question 10

Precision agriculture involves

Accepted Answer

Precision agriculture involves using new technologies, such as GPS, sensors, and data analytics, to optimize farming practices and increase efficiency.

Question 11

The "Americanization" of many food cultures around the world is the cause of a growing problem with

Accepted Answer

The "Americanization" of food cultures often involves the adoption of fast food and processed foods, which are typically high in calories, sugars, and unhealthy fats, contributing to the global rise in obesity rates.

Question 12

Cows are injected with recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) so that

Accepted Answer

Recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) is a synthetic version of a naturally occurring hormone in cows that is used to increase milk production.

Question 13

A sustainable food system is one that is

Accepted Answer

A sustainable food system must be environmentally friendly, socially equitable, and economically viable to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience.

Question 14

If a food label says "Made with Organic Ingredients," then the food

Accepted Answer

The label "Made with Organic Ingredients" indicates that the product contains at least 70 percent organic ingredients.

Question 15

The U.S. government donates surplus, unsold foods grown and raised on U.S. farms to run the

Accepted Answer

The U.S. government donates surplus, unsold foods to various programs, including the Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and National School Lunch Program, to support nutrition assistance.

Question 16

Substances used to kill and control weeds are called

Accepted Answer

Herbicides are chemicals specifically designed to kill or control unwanted plants, such as weeds.

Question 17

Which of the following factors is a challenge faced by present- day farmers?

Accepted Answer

Farmers face multiple challenges including high costs of farming, competition, and pressure to keep food prices low, making all the options correct.

Question 18

A growing trend in food advertising is to

Accepted Answer

Food advertising increasingly targets young adults, as they are a significant consumer group with disposable income and influence over food trends.

Question 19

Approximately what percentage of the U.S. population is employed in the agribusiness sector?

Accepted Answer

The agribusiness sector employs approximately 5 percent of the U.S. population, reflecting the relatively small proportion of the workforce involved in agriculture and related industries.

Question 20

What percentage of the world's soybean production occurs in the United States?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 12: Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table