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Which change makes Dr. Jordan’s situation more plausible in the following scenario? Dr. Jordan, a bioengineer, dedicated her life’s research to finding a way to create edible plants that are not susceptible to fungal diseases or other problems that make the plant die before its fruit reaches maturity. After receiving funding from the government, Dr. Jordan developed a new type of seedling that is resistant to major fungal growths.

A
change “the government” to “a privatized bioengineering company”
B
change “maturity” to “ripeness”
C
change “edible” to “inedible”
D
change “agricultural economy” to “socio-economic economy”
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Which of the following is an experiment that a bioengineer would use to further the field of agriculture?

A
splicing a gene of fruit plant with a glow-in-the-dark gene
B
splicing a gene of tree with a gene that makes smaller leaves
C
splicing a gene of flower with a gene that makes striped petals (This is done in the floral industry)
D
splicing a gene of vegetable plant with a gene that makes the plant pesticide-resistant
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If one were to argue that World War II was the most prolific time for agricultural research and development, which of the following statements would best defend this assertion?

A
Private companies were heavily invested in the success of farms across the nations, so they funded agricultural research and development.
B
Soldiers saw more efficient tools in Europe, so they sent home descriptions and drawings so their families would make and use the tools.
C
Citizens back home resorted to creating innovative ways of making food and crops last longer due to lack of manpower and funding.
D
Government agencies were doling out funds to farms in need of financial assistance to keep the United States’ food supply full.
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Which of the following best explains how the interchangeable parts on plows allowed for more cost-effective machinery?

A
It gave farmers a way to easily fix a broken plow should one of the parts break or become worn.
B
It allowed farmers build their own plows at home rather than carrying one from the store.
C
It allowed farmers to see how plows were made, giving farmers a blueprint of how to craft their own.
D
It made plowing simpler because the plows usually became smaller and more manageable.
5

Correctly complete the statement below using the appropriate term.

Answer:

revolution

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Which of the following hand tools was the fastest at cutting and harvesting grain from fields?

A
scythe
B
mouldboard plow
C
thrasher
D
sickle
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Which tools did early communities first use to help them grow enough food to feed their residents and have a surplus at times?

A
tractors, combines, and GPS locators
B
polished stone tools, pottery, and canoes
C
wooden plows, pesticides, and flails
D
sickles, moldboard plows, and threshers
8

What comprised the majority of the crops raised by the Anasazi people?

A
soybeans
B
milo
C
corn
D
wheat
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Match the definition to the term.

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