Ag align certification study guide

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What is sustainable agriculture?

Farming in such a way to protect the environment, aid and expand natural resources and to make the best use of nonrenewable resources.

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What are the steps of the scientific method?

  1. define the problem, 2. gather background information, 3. form a hypothesis, 4. make observations, 5. test the hypothesis , and 6. draw conclusions.

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What are some ag issues that are relevant in California?

California drought, regulatory environment, labor costs and shortages, export dependency,etc.

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What are some issues relating to sustainability and population growth in relation to agriculture/food?

Rise in food demand which puts pressure on land, water, and energy.

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Describe the social and economic impacts of California agriculture on the state, nation and globe.

Contribute to the state’s image throughout the world and add to the quality of life of its residents.

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What are some types of agricultural technology (machinery) that have enhanced ag production?

Automated irrigation systems, temperature and moisture sensors, and Gps technology.

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What are some ways we can improve sustainability of food supplies whole taking care of our environment?

Incorporate more plant-based options into your menu.

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What is nitrogen fixation?

A biological process in which the nitrogen gas is converted into a usable form for plants and other microbes.

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What is photosynthesis? Describe the steps and how it assists with plant growth and agriculture.

It splits carbon dioxide into carbon and oxygen, adds water and forms carbohydrates (starches and sugars).

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What are the steps to cell division (including mitosis)?

Interphase, prophase, metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, and cytokinesis.

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Interphase

Where a cell spends most of its time, it grows, replicates its chromosomes, and prepared for cell division.

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Prophase

The chromosomes condense and centrosomes move to opposite sides of the nucleus, initiating formation of the mitotic spindle.

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Metaphase

The nucleus dissolves and the cell’s chromosomes condense and move together, aligning in center of the dividing cell.

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Anaphase

The sister chromatids separate from each other and are pulled towards opposite ends of the cell.

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Telophase

The cell is nearly done dividing, and it starts to re-establish its normal structures as cytokinesis takes place.

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Cytokinesis

Splits the parents cell into two identical daughter cells.

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How does reproduction work in animals?

During Meiosis males produce sperm in the testes and females produce egg cells in the ovaries.

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Describe meiosis and how the process works.

A process where a single cell divides twice to produce four cells containing half the original amount of genetic information.

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What are 5 major diseases related to nutritional deficiencies in livestock?

Bloat, grass tetany, anemia, laminitis, ketosis, and more.

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Genotype

A set of genes in DNA responsible for unique traits or characteristics.

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Phenotype

The physical appearance or characteristics of an organism.

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GMO’s

An animal, plant, or microbe whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

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Male cattle

Bull

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Femal cattle

Cow

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Castrated male cattle

Steer

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Baby cattle

Calf

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A young female dairy cattle

Calf

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A female dairy cattle that has yet to give birth

Heifer

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Dairy cattle

Cow

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Male goats

Buck

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Female goat

Doe

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Young male goat less than a year old

Buckling

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A young female goat less than a year old

Doeling

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Castrated male goat

Wether

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Male sheep

Ram

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Female sheep

Gimmer

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Baby sheep

lamb

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Castrated male sheep

wether

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Male horses

Stallion

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Castrated male horse

Gelding

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Female horse

Mare

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Baby horse

Filli

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Male rabbits

Sire

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Female rabbit

Doe

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Mother rabbit

Dam

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A collection of baby rabbits

Kits

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Male pig

Boar

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Female pig

Gilts or sows

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Baby pig

piglet

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Castrated male pig

Barrow

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How does reproduction work in a plant?

The anther is the part of the stamen that contains pollen. Pollen contains the male gametes. Pollen must be moved to a part of the pistil called the stigma for reproduction to take place.

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Female plant anatomy

The pistil which is made up of the stigma, style, ovary, and ovule.

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Male plant anatomy

Stamens which is the anther and the filament.