question What is the term for the process of transforming raw agricultural products into consumable goods

Agriculture

What is the term for the process of transforming raw agricultural products into consumable goods?

A. Harvesting
B. Processing
C. Cultivating
D. Tilling

Processing is the term for transforming raw agricultural products into consumable goods, such as milling wheat into flour or canning fruits.

What is the term for the process of breaking down organic matter into simpler substances by microorganisms?

A. Nitrification
B. Decomposition
C. Ammonification
D. Denitrification

Which of the following is a cool-season crop that thrives in lower temperatures?

A. Tomato
B. Potato
C. Lettuce
D. Eggplant

Which type of irrigation system involves flooding the entire field with water, allowing it to soak into the soil?

A. Drip irrigation
B. Flood irrigation
C. Furrow irrigation
D. Sprinkler irrigation

What is the term for the practice of rotating livestock through different pastures to optimize forage growth and prevent overgrazing?

A. Feedlot grazing
B. Continuous grazing
C. Intensive grazing
D. Rotational grazing

Which of the following is a common cover crop that fixes nitrogen in the soil?

A. Rye
B. Clover
C. Barley
D. Oats

What is the term for the process of turning and mixing organic materials to accelerate the decomposition process?

A. Composting
B. Mulching
C. Tillage
D. Plowing

What is the primary purpose of cover cropping in agriculture?

A. Weed control
B. Soil erosion prevention
C. Enhancing pollination
D. Pest management

What is the primary purpose of a windrow in agriculture?

A. Weed control
B. Soil erosion prevention
C. Efficient drying of crops or organic materials
D. Enhancing water efficiency

Which type of irrigation system delivers water directly to the root zone of plants, minimizing water wastage?

A. Drip irrigation
B. Flood irrigation
C. Furrow irrigation
D. Sprinkler irrigation