The Omnivore's Dilemma Homework- Industrial Farming & CAFOs

What information does the photograph on page 60 of The Omnivore's Dilemma give the viewer?

• It shows cattle densely packed into one CAFO.

• It explains how many CAFOs exist on the ranch in South Dakota.

• It shows healthy-looking fields and cows roaming with plenty of space.

• It explains the amount of fossil fuels used in the production of beef.

What information does the text on pages 59–62 give the reader?

• It tells about the ways in which CAFOs recycle animal manure, meaning there is no waste to dispose of.

• It explains the definition of a CAFO and gives details about the conditions of animals raised in one.

• It tells about the peaceful living conditions cattle raised on CAFOs experience.

• It explains the benefits CAFOs have on the environment.

What is one advantage of presenting this topic in print text format? (RI.8.7)

• It provides layers of details that help illuminate the topic for students.

• The speaker's body language and tone help the reader understand the author's purpose.

• It is easy for students to copy and paste parts of the document as a way of taking notes.

• The text level matches all readers who encounter the text.

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RI.8.7

What is one disadvantage of presenting this topic in a photograph?

• It allows viewers to have an emotional response to the image, which can help them connect to the topic.

• It provides many visual details about CAFOs that are not described in the text.

• It gives an incomplete understanding to a viewer about the topic of industrial farming.

• It gives a detailed and complete understanding to a viewer about the topic of CAFOs.

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RI.8.7

What is the purpose of presenting information in a photograph on page 60?

• The purpose is to inform readers by giving them a visual understanding of the reality of the conditions of cattle raised in CAFOs.

• The purpose is to convince readers to buy industrially grown meat by showing consumers the reality of the conditions cattle have while raised in CAFOs.

• The purpose is to help viewers connect the idea of maltreatment of animals to the high cost of beef from CAFOs.

• The purpose is to inform readers of various details about practices used to raise cows in CAFOs.

What can you infer about the motive behind the use of the photograph on page 60? Choose two answers.

• The motive is likely political because Michael Pollan hopes those who view this photograph will vote for increased subsidies to farms that use industrial farming practices.

• The motive is likely environmental because Michael Pollan hopes those who view this photograph will decide to eat less meat from CAFOs and support locally raised beef because they employ practices with less negative impact on the environment.

• The motive is likely commercial because Michael Pollan hopes those who view this photograph will decide to buy less beef from animals raised in CAFOs, thereby negatively impacting the profits of industrial farms.

• The motive is likely social because Michael Pollan is asking those who view this photograph to unite and form animal-rights groups that protest industrial farming practices.