Exam 12: Consumerism: From Farm to Table

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

There is an increased risk of contamination from imported foods.

How has the number of farms in the United States changed over the past few decades?

Substances or a combination of substances that control the spread of bacteria and viruses on non- living surfaces or objects are called

What is the estimate for the time it takes to regenerate one inch of nutrient- rich topsoil?

Large farms owned by giant corporations make it difficult for small farms to stay in business.

The three major crops grown in the U.S. are corn, soybeans, and rice.

Herbicides are a type of pesticide.

Some people who express concern over the use of genetically modified foods call them monsterfoods.

A facility where pigs are fed grain and other foods before they are slaughtered is called a feedlot.

Chemicals used to kill mold are called

Organic farming is free from all pesticides.

What is a disadvantage of using modern technology in farming?

A large percentage of soybeans grown in the United States are genetically modified to be resistant to herbicides.

Plant breeding is a form of genetic engineering.

Foods labeled with the USDA Organic seal

Businesses associated with the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products are collectively termed agribusiness.

The two most important commodity crops are corn and soybeans.

Having a wide variety of plant and animal species within an environment is called biodiversity.

Antibiotics can be introduced into feed or injected into farm animals.