Question

1. which technology allows farmers to use precision agriculture for mapping and yield tracking? a. internal combustion engine b. crispr c. gps/gis d. electric fencing 15. the hatch act of 1887 established: a. agricultural experiment stations b. usda c. refrigerated box cars d. barbed wire patents part c: short answer (3 - 5 sentences each, 5 points each) 16. how did barbed wire change cattle ranching and farming in the u.s.? 17. why was the dust bowl such an important turning point in agricultural practices? 18. compare the impact of the green revolution and crispr technology on agriculture. how are they similar, and how are they different? 19. why was the smith - lever act important for farmers across america? 20. which agricultural invention or event do you think had the biggest impact on afnr systems, and why? total points: 50

Explanation:

1. GPS (Global - Positioning System) and GIS (Geographic Information System) are used for mapping and tracking yields in precision agriculture. GPS provides location data and GIS helps in analyzing and visualizing spatial data related to farming.
2. The Hatch Act of 1887 established agricultural experiment stations to conduct research and provide information to farmers.

Answer:

1. C. GPS/GIS
2. A. Agricultural experiment stations