33 Questions
Which source of energy accounts for the highest percentage of consumption in the United States?
Petroleum
What is the leading crop used for producing starch-based ethanol in the United States?
Corn
Which of the following biofuels had no large-scale production as of the provided information?
Cellulosic ethanol
In taxonomical classification, which family does corn (Zea mays) belong to?
Poaceae
What is the species name for alfalfa in taxonomical classification?
Medicago
From the given examples, which plant belongs to the order 'Fabales'?
Alfalfa
'Magnoliopsida' is a class under which division in taxonomical classification?
'Magnoliophyta'
What are the three categories of crop classification mentioned in the text?
Agronomic, bioenergy, and nutritional use
Which type of crops are described as grasses that produce edible grain?
Cereal crops
What are plants scientifically described using according to the text?
Two-part scientific names
What is the purpose of using cover crops as mentioned in the text?
To prevent soil erosion
Which category of crops is harvested for their starch-rich underground storage organs according to the text?
Root and tuber crops
What is the primary characteristic of bioenergy crops as described in the text?
They describe production of energy from biological systems
What are forages crops primarily used for?
Livestock feed
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What is the percentage of energy consumption in the United States that comes from coal, based on the provided information?
10%
Which plant belongs to the genus 'Glycine' in the taxonomical classification mentioned in the text?
Soybean
How many gallons of biodiesel were produced in 2022?
1.6 billion gallons
In the taxonomical classification provided, which family does alfalfa (Medicago sativa) belong to?
Fabaceae
What is the division under which 'Wheat' (Triticum aestivum L.) falls in the taxonomical classification mentioned in the text?
Magnoliophyta
Based on the information provided, what percentage of energy consumption in the United States comes from natural gas?
33%
Which type of biofuel was produced from soybean and canola according to the text?
Biodiesel
'Asteraceae' is an example of which classification provided in the text?
'Family'
What is the class under which 'Medicago sativa' (alfalfa) falls in the taxonomical classification provided?
'Liliopsida'
What is the main focus of the study of agronomy as mentioned in the text?
Understanding soil and environment for crop production
Which category of crops are described as being 'incorporated while vegetative to add nutrients or enhance soil quality'?
Green manure crops
What type of plants are classified as 'cereal crops' according to the text?
Grasses that produce edible grain
Which category of crops is primarily used for lawns and sports fields?
Recreational turf crops
What do bioenergy crops represent as described in the text?
Energy production from biological systems
'Fiber crops' are characterized by which harvested portion?
Fiber
'Pulses' primarily refer to which type of plants mentioned in the text?
Legumes grown for their seeds
'Root and tuber crops' are primarily harvested for what purpose as per the text?
Starch-rich underground storage organs
'Forages' are primarily used for what purpose according to the provided information?
Livestock feed
Test your knowledge on classifying and naming crops, including agronomic use, nutritional use, life cycle, and climate adaptation. Learn about the three main categories of crop classification, scientific plant naming, and taxonomy systems.
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