Grassland And Crop quiz Flashcards
What two factors were critical in the development of the grasslands?
Grazing and Fire
Name four ecological goods and services
Carbon sequestration
Renewable, healthy, inexpensive resource for forage, clean water and air
Provide habitat for fish and wildlife
Why do grasslands need to be grazed rather than left untouched?
The plants become decadent, meaning their ability to regrow weakens
What is so special about a legume?
They have nodes in their roots that convert to nitrogen.
True or False
Inoculant
Is species specific
True
Bonus question
Pedigree Seed Farmer
Why do you need to inoculate legumes?
To aid in converting nitrogen in the air to nitrogen that is usable for seed.
Why do you use stockpile grazing and swath grazing?
Lower labor casts
Extend grazing season
What is stocking rate based on?
AU = 1000 pounds
How many AUs can be in a given grazing area
What is the most endangered ecosystem in the world?
Alberta’s tall grasslands
Top three crops in the world?
Corn
Wheat
Rice
Three examples of oilseeds
Flax, corn, linseed
What is a pedigree seed
Seeds grown by Canadian seed growers association to meet standards set by the Canada Seed Act
What is the most commonly grown pedigree seed?
Certified
