Explore the World of Agricultural Engineering - Test Your Knowledge!

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What is the American Society of Agricultural Engineers known as today?

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

What is the practice of agricultural and biosystems engineering in the United Kingdom?

Repairing or modifying agricultural equipment

What does the ASABE provide in the agricultural engineering field?

Safety and regulatory standards

When was the American Society of Agricultural Engineers founded?

<p>1907</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the man who introduced mechanical threshing in 1761?

<p>Andrew Meikle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who constructed the first mower in 1811?

<p>James Smith</p> Signup and view all the answers

When were cropdusters first implemented to disperse pesticides?

<p>In the late 20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the man who built the first combine harvester powered by petrol in 1911?

<p>Benjamin Holt</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the agricultural engineering age that began with the rise of mechanization and steam power in the industrial revolution?

<p>The Second Agricultural Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is agricultural engineering?

<p>The application of engineering principles for agricultural purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an agricultural engineer in a project?

<p>To design and plan engineering aspects of a project in partnership with an agriculturist</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the history of agricultural engineering?

<p>It was first used for large-scale irrigation in the Nile and Euphrates rivers before 2000 B.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What disciplines are combined in agricultural engineering?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of agricultural engineers?

<p>Managing the building of dairy effluent schemes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Armenia's GDP did the agricultural sector account for in 2010?

<p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the professional designation for agricultural engineers in the Philippines?

<p>Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main sub-discipline of agricultural engineering?

<p>Agricultural Machinery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do a large percentage of agricultural engineers work?

<p>In academia or for government agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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