Animal Science Flashcard

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What is the term for studying animal biology through observation and experimentation?

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animal science

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Which of the following is not an example of how animals and their products have benefited society? clothing made from wool, hides, and pelts; pleasure and recreation, such as horseback riding and pets; work services, such as horses and mules

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car parts, such as metal and rubber

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What is the best description of agriculture? Options: training animals to best serve humans for various purposes, cultivating soil, growing crops and raising animals for human benefit, domesticating animals for roles such as companionship, food, and draft work, studying and growing plants for the purpose of science

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cultivating soil, growing crops and raising animals for human benefit

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Based on studies, which animal was domesticated first? Options: rabbit, cat, dog, horse

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dog

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Which of the following is NOT necessary for an animal to be classified as domesticated?
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the animal is able to breed and reproduce freely,
the animal is valued and there are clear purposes for which it is needed,
the animal's behavior is changed during domestication,
the animal's survival depends upon humans

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the animal is able to breed and reproduce freely

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Dogs differ from wolves in that they have been taken from the wild and bred in a controlled setting. This process is called ______.

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domestication

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Early humans searched their surroundings to gather resources for their basic survival. These individuals are known as ______.

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hunters and gatherers

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Which of the following is NOT a result of technological advancements in agriculture?
- The standard of living for people in society has improved.
- Agricultural tasks have become more manageable.
- Farmers need to exert more effort to produce the same quantity of food.
- The quantity of food produced by farmers has increased.

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Farmers need to exert more effort to produce the same quantity of food.

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Which of the following is not considered a fundamental human necessity? fiber/clothing, food/water, shelter, tools

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tools

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Which statement is accurate about meat products from sheep and goats? Options: Meat from a young sheep is mutton, meat from an adult sheep is chevon, and meat from a goat is lamb; Meat from a young sheep is chevon, meat from an adult sheep is lamb, and meat from a goat is mutton; Meat from a young sheep is lamb, meat from an adult sheep is mutton, and meat from a goat is chevon; Meat from a young sheep is veal, meat from an adult sheep is beef, and meat from a goat is pork

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Meat from a young sheep is lamb, meat from an adult sheep is mutton, and meat from a goat is chevon