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Georgia – Basic Agricultural Science Pathway (Units 1–5),
aligned with Plant Science and FFA preparation
Questions And Correct Answers Plus Rationales 2025
- What is the primary purpose of the FFA organization? a. Promote rural tourism b. Develop leadership and career skills in agriculture c. Organize farming protests d. Regulate agricultural exports FFA focuses on developing leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
- Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of Agricultural Education? a. Classroom instruction b. FFA c. Greenhouse management d. SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) The three components are Classroom/Lab Instruction, FFA, and SAE. Greenhouse management is a technique, not a core component.
- What is the FFA motto? a. Learn by leading b. Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve c. Agriculture is Power
d. Service Before Self The FFA motto emphasizes practical application of knowledge and service.
- What color represents the National FFA Organization? a. National Blue and Corn Gold b. Forest Green and White c. Red and Black d. Navy and Gold These colors reflect the national scope of the organization and the golden fields of ripened corn.
- Which SAE type involves owning and operating your own agricultural business? a. Exploratory b. Placement c. Entrepreneurship d. Research Entrepreneurship SAEs involve developing and running an agricultural business enterprise.
- What is the term for the study of plants? a. Entomology b. Botany c. Agriscience d. Pedology Botany is the scientific study of plant life.
d. Root Flowers contain the reproductive organs of angiosperms. 11.What is the male part of the flower called? a. Pistil b. Stamen c. Ovary d. Sepal The stamen consists of the anther and filament and produces pollen. 12.Which plant part develops into a fruit? a. Petal b. Ovary c. Anther d. Stigma After fertilization, the ovary matures into a fruit. 13.What is the process of a seed beginning to grow called? a. Transpiration b. Germination c. Fertilization d. Pollination Germination is when a seed begins to sprout and grow into a seedling. 14.What is soil made up of? a. Water only b. Air and minerals only c. Minerals, organic matter, air, and water
d. Rocks and roots only Soil is a combination of minerals, organic material, air, and water. 15.Which soil particle is the smallest? a. Sand b. Silt c. Clay d. Gravel Clay particles are the smallest and hold water well. 16.What is the ideal soil pH for most crops? a. 3.0–4. b. 6.0–7. c. 8.0–9. d. 5.0–5. Most crops grow best in slightly acidic to neutral soils (6.0–7.0). 17.What is the function of phosphorus in plant growth? a. Increases chlorophyll b. Improves fruit size c. Encourages root and flower development d. Prevents wilting Phosphorus promotes root growth and flower/fruit formation. 18.Which essential nutrient is known for aiding green leafy growth? a. Potassium b. Nitrogen c. Iron
d. Tasting Soil tests provide reliable data about nutrient levels and pH. 23.Which FFA degree is available to middle school students? a. Greenhand b. Discovery c. State d. American The Discovery Degree is for middle school FFA members. 24.What type of fertilizer provides nutrients slowly over time? a. Liquid fertilizer b. Slow-release fertilizer c. Organic compost d. Manure Slow-release fertilizers gradually supply nutrients over time. 25.What does SAE stand for? a. Supervised Agricultural Experience b. State Agricultural Education c. Sustainable Agricultural Energy d. Standardized Agribusiness Evaluation SAE is a practical component of agricultural education. 26.What is the scientific name for the process plants use to make food? a. Photosynthesis b. Respiration c. Transpiration
d. Digestion Photosynthesis is the process where plants convert light into energy. 27.Which gas is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis? a. Oxygen b. Carbon dioxide c. Nitrogen d. Hydrogen Carbon dioxide is taken in and converted into glucose during photosynthesis. 28.Where in the plant does photosynthesis take place? a. Roots b. Flowers c. Chloroplasts in leaves d. Stems Chloroplasts in leaf cells contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis. 29.What is the main role of potassium in plants? a. Improve nitrogen uptake b. Increase soil pH c. Strengthen disease resistance and improve overall plant health d. Reduce soil compaction Potassium helps plants resist stress, strengthen stems, and improve quality. 30.What is the meaning of agriscience? a. Organic farming
b. Strength c. Speed d. Freedom The owl is a symbol of knowledge and wisdom. 35.What is the correct order of the plant life cycle? a. Flowering, seedling, germination, death b. Germination, flowering, pollination, seed dispersal c. Germination, growth, reproduction, death d. Growth, germination, flowering, decay This is the general pattern for a plant’s life cycle. 36.Which tool is best for measuring a small amount of fertilizer? a. Spade b. Rake c. Measuring scoop d. Pruners Measuring scoops help apply precise fertilizer amounts. 37.What is a greenhouse used for? a. Growing plants in a controlled environment b. Protecting animals from weather c. Fertilizer mixing d. Crop harvesting Greenhouses help grow plants in regulated light, temperature, and humidity.
38.Which is a sign of nitrogen deficiency in plants? a. Yellowing leaves b. Purple stems c. Wilting flowers d. Leaf spots Nitrogen deficiency often causes chlorosis or yellowing in older leaves. 39.Which part of the plant moves sugars from leaves to roots? a. Xylem b. Cortex c. Phloem d. Stomata Phloem transports sugars (products of photosynthesis) throughout the plant. 40.What is the process of water vapor loss from plant leaves? a. Transpiration b. Irrigation c. Evaporation d. Photosynthesis Transpiration is the loss of water vapor through leaf stomata. 41.The President of a local FFA chapter sits where in the meeting room? a. By the rising sun b. By the plow c. By the owl
c. It prevents nutrient depletion and pest buildup d. It reduces harvest time Rotating crops improves soil health and prevents pest/disease buildup. 46.What is organic matter in soil made of? a. Rocks b. Fertilizer c. Decayed plants and animals d. Sand Organic matter includes decomposed biological materials. 47.What is the first step in the scientific method? a. Identify the problem b. Analyze data c. Conduct experiment d. Draw conclusion You must first recognize and define the problem to solve. 48.What part of the FFA emblem represents labor and tillage? a. Eagle b. Plow c. Rising sun d. Corn The plow signifies the hard work necessary in agriculture. 49.Who can become FFA members? a. Farmers only b. High school seniors
c. Students enrolled in agricultural education d. Only U.S. citizens FFA is open to students enrolled in ag classes. 50.Which is a benefit of using cover crops? a. Reduce yield b. Increase fertilizer costs c. Prevent erosion and improve soil health d. Block sunlight to other crops Cover crops prevent erosion, retain moisture, and enrich soil. 51.What is the female reproductive part of the flower? a. Stamen b. Anther c. Pistil d. Filament The pistil includes stigma, style, and ovary—female parts of the flower. 52.Which FFA officer is stationed by the plow? a. Vice President b. Secretary c. Sentinel d. Advisor The Vice President represents labor and tillage of the soil. 53.What is the function of the guard cells in a plant leaf? a. Absorb light
57.What is the process called where plants lose water through their leaves? a. Fertilization b. Photosynthesis c. Transpiration d. Germination Transpiration is the release of water vapor from plant leaves. 58.Which FFA symbol represents freedom? a. Plow b. Rising sun c. Eagle d. Corn The eagle symbolizes freedom and the ability to explore new horizons in agriculture. 59.What is the first leaf that emerges from a germinating seed called? a. Petiole b. Radicle c. Cotyledon d. Mesocotyl The cotyledon is the seed leaf that provides nutrients during early development. 60.What is the main benefit of an SAE program? a. Test-taking practice b. Hands-on agricultural experience c. FFA recruitment
d. Classroom discipline SAEs allow students to apply agricultural skills in real-world settings. 61.What is the outermost layer of the plant stem called? a. Xylem b. Phloem c. Epidermis d. Cambium The epidermis protects internal tissues and reduces water loss. 62.What type of SAE involves working at a local greenhouse? a. Research b. Entrepreneurship c. Placement d. Exploratory Placement SAEs involve working for someone in an agricultural-related setting. 63.What is the function of chlorophyll? a. Absorb water b. Transport nutrients c. Absorb light energy for photosynthesis d. Produce seed coats Chlorophyll captures light energy used during photosynthesis. 64.What happens during pollination? a. The seed begins to grow b. Pollen is transferred from the anther to the stigma
c. Mechanical advancement d. Science The rising sun is a symbol of progress and the promise of a new day. 69.What is the name of the small opening in leaves that allows gas exchange? a. Veins b. Stomata c. Cuticle d. Trichomes Stomata allow carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit during photosynthesis. 70.Which SAE project would be best for a student interested in testing plant fertilizers? a. Exploratory b. Placement c. Research d. Entrepreneurship Research SAEs involve scientific inquiry and experimentation. 71.What is the purpose of the FFA Creed? a. Explain fertilizer components b. Memorize SAE terms c. Express the values and beliefs of FFA members d. Create business plans The Creed describes the guiding principles of FFA.
72.Which part of the seed becomes the root? a. Plumule b. Radicle c. Cotyledon d. Endosperm The radicle is the embryonic root of the plant. 73.What kind of soil structure holds the most nutrients? a. Sandy b. Rocky c. Loamy d. Gravel Loamy soils retain nutrients well and support healthy root growth. 74.What type of plant completes its life cycle in two years? a. Biennial b. Perennial c. Annual d. Hybrid Biennials grow vegetatively the first year and flower the second year. 75.What does the SAE "Exploratory" focus on? a. Learning about agriculture through observation and initial activities b. Building a greenhouse c. Conducting fertilizer trials d. Starting a business
