Eating Animals Final Test

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What role do antibiotics play in factory farming?

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They are overused, leading to antibiotic resistance.

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What event in Safran Foer’s life triggers his reflections on eating animals?

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The birth of his child.

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What term does Safran Foer use to describe the way animals are raised in factory farms?

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Industrialized agriculture.

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What does Safran Foer argue about the relationship between factory farming and disease?

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Factory farming increases the risk of zoonotic diseases.

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What is a central concern for the author in 'Eating Animals'?

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The impact of factory farming on the environment.

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Define industrialized agriculture.

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A system of farming characterized by the intensive production of livestock, poultry, and crops, often involving large-scale operations and the use of technology.

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What is antibiotic resistance?

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A condition where bacteria evolve to survive exposure to antibiotics, making infections harder to treat.

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What are zoonotic diseases?

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Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

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How does factory farming impact the environment?

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It contributes to pollution, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity.

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What ethical concerns are raised by factory farming?

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Issues related to animal welfare, environmental degradation, and public health.