OSU OSU Agriculture and Natural Sciences 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is OSU's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources known as at the undergraduate level?
- CASNR (Correct answer)
- CALS
- ANRS
- AGRI
Correct answer: CASNR
CASNR (College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources) is the acronym for OSU's agricultural college.
Question 2: Which Oklahoma industry does OSU's agriculture program most directly support with research and extension?
- Cattle ranching and wheat farming (Correct answer)
- Cotton textile manufacturing
- Citrus fruit production
- Coffee cultivation
Correct answer: Cattle ranching and wheat farming
OSU's agriculture programs heavily support Oklahoma's dominant cattle ranching and wheat farming industries through research and extension services.
Question 3: What OSU program helps train the next generation of Oklahoma agricultural leaders through hands-on learning?
- FFA and 4-H partnerships through Extension (Correct answer)
- MBA agricultural track
- Graduate-only research programs
- Online certificate courses only
Correct answer: FFA and 4-H partnerships through Extension
OSU Extension partners with FFA and 4-H youth organizations to provide hands-on agricultural education to young Oklahomans.
Question 4: Which OSU department focuses on managing Oklahoma's forests, wildlife, and outdoor recreation resources?
- Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (Correct answer)
- Department of Forestry Basics
- Wildlife Conservation Agency
- Parks and Tourism Division
Correct answer: Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management
OSU's Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) trains students to manage Oklahoma's forests, wildlife, and outdoor recreational resources.
Question 5: OSU's food science program trains students to work in which type of industry?
- Food processing, safety, and product development (Correct answer)
- Restaurant management only
- International cuisine arts
- Dietary supplement retail
Correct answer: Food processing, safety, and product development
OSU's food science program prepares students for careers in food processing, safety testing, quality control, and new product development.
Question 6: What type of soil dominates much of Oklahoma and is a key subject of OSU soil science research?
- Reddish clay and loamy soils (Correct answer)
- Sandy desert soils
- Black volcanic soils
- Arctic permafrost soils
Correct answer: Reddish clay and loamy soils
Oklahoma's distinctive reddish clay and loam soils are major subjects of OSU soil science research to help optimize agricultural productivity.
OSU OSU Agriculture and Natural Sciences 2
What is OSU's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources known as at the undergraduate level?