Hidden Heroes in STEM

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Hidden Heroes in STEM: Test Your Knowledge

Welcome to the "Hidden Heroes in STEM" quiz! This engaging quiz will challenge your understanding of the vital roles played by scientists, engineers, and innovators in the fields of agriculture and robotics. Dive deep into the hidden world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Explore key topics such as:

  • Agronomy and its impact on our food systems
  • Robotics in agriculture
  • The importance of plant science
17 Questions4 MinutesCreated by GrowingMind24
What is the average yearly salary of an agronomist with lots of experience?
£20,000
£37,000
£45,000
Tom the scientist talks about using imaging to:
Identify the presence of disease or insects in fruit or vegetable.
Identify issues with the shape of fruit or vegetables.
Identify the best angle to take good photo of fruit or vegetables.
In order to get electricity to 'zap' weeds, the robot needs to generate high:
Voltage
Conduction
Spark-power
Which of these is NOT generally part of the day-to-day tasks of a Software Developer (select two answers):
Designing processes and parts using CAD (Computer Aided Design).
Teaching Students.
Building and testing prototypes.
Maintain the company network.
When Kathryn tests pH levels in soil and get 'green' results, it means the pH level is near to what number?
6
7
10
In order for Kathryn to find out how many acres of land she is measuring, she needs to multiple Hectares by which number?
2.868
3.579
2.471
Which of the following skills does Kathryn need as an agronomist?
Science, staying positive, teamwork.
Problem-solving, speaking, leadership.
Problem-solving, staying positive, creativity.
Dr Tom's imaging can be done in the laboratory, but also in the field/glasshouse using which of the following:
Drones
Robots
Tractors
Which of the following subjects would be most useful to study at university to become a plant scientist?
Botany
IT
History
What could a plant scientist specialise in? (Select three answers.)
Plant diseases
Fruit testing
Crop production
Flavour analysis
Genetics
The normal working hours of a scientist tend to be:
9am to 5pm with occasional weekend work.
9am to 5pm with frequent additional hours and weekend work.
Shift work including nights.
Which of the of the following statements about robots are true:
Tom, Dick and Harry plant seeds, identify the best places to plant and when, and 'zap' weeds.
Tom Dick and Harry use drones to identify weeds, recover seeds from fields of plants and 'Zap' plants before harvest.
Tom, Dick and Harry turn the soil in the fields, collect the crop and wash the fruit and vegetables.
The Small Robot Company believe that agriculture will be done on what basis?
Per-plant farming
Per-crop fertilisation.
Per-seed planting
What route could you take to become a robotics engineer?
A university degree.
A college course.
An apprenticeship.
What is the most frightening part about reaching your employment goals?
Getting into university, college or an apprenticeship.
Getting the GCSE results I need to apply for course and apprenticeships.
Going to university.
Attending a job interview.
Writing a job application and covering letter.
What is the main thing you have learnt during this session?
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