Biology Forums - Study Force

Ornamental plant materials have the principles of ____ built-in, providing a set of reasons why they
  are so beautiful.

 
 

a. petioles c. care
  b. roots d. design

Question 2

Some scientists refer to the inborn love of nature as ____.
 
 

a. horticulture c. biophilia
  b. naturology d. altruism

Question 3

Houseplants provide a wonderful way of bringing the outdoors to the ____.
 
 

a. exterior c. Animal Kingdom
  b. interior d. horticultural enterprise

Question 4

List and outline the functions of the major government agencies that help growers with conservation
  efforts.

 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 5

Under the _____________________________ ___________, Cooperative State Research, Education,
  and Extension Service (CSREES) merges extension and research activities in CSREES programs at
  state Agriculture Experiment Stations, usually located at land-grant universities and jointly funded by
  state and federal dollars.

 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 6

An example of conservation ____________________ is requiring growers to submit and execute soil
  erosion-control plans in order to remain eligible for federal price-support programs.

 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 7

Is each Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) governed by locally elected or appointed boards
  of growers or ranchers and do district boundaries usually follow county boundaries?

 
  Indicate by YES (Y) or NO (N).

Answer to #1

D

Answer to #2

C

Answer to #3

B

Answer to #4

The United States Department of Agriculture includes several government agencies that assist growers
with education, technical help, financial assistance, and research. The Cooperative State Research,
Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), along with state Agriculture Experiment Stations,
conducts research and provides education through extension services.
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) conducts and funds a number of agricultural programs including the
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
EQIP supplies cost sharing for conservation activities, while the CRP puts highly erodible land into
10- to 15-year easements.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) oversees other programs and provides technical
assistance in conservation. Many federal programs operate through Soil and Water Conservation
Districts (SWCD), which are state funded and administered by local grower committees.
Although many programs are voluntary, there are laws that require protection of soil and water
resources.

Answer to #5

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
United States Department of Agriculture
USDA

Answer to #6

ANS: compliance

Answer to #7

Y

Wow! Thanks you for this correct set of answers, wasn't expecting it...

My pleasure!