Understanding Animal Welfare and Evolution

How may the commercial use of animals and animal products affect their welfare?

• Increases their lifespan

• May lead to exploitation and poor welfare

• Improves their living conditions

• Has no impact on their welfare

What role do working animals play in human society?

• They are primarily used for entertainment

• They assist in various tasks and services

• They have no significant role

• They are used for scientific research only

How can the welfare of animals be affected by their roles in human cultures?

• Ensures they are kept in natural habitats

• Can result in neglect or mistreatment

• Always leads to improved care and respect

• Has no influence on their welfare

What is a principle of animal evolution?

• Animals do not evolve over time

• Evolution is driven solely by human intervention

• Natural selection plays a key role in evolution

• Domestication is the primary factor in evolution

What effect does domestication have on the welfare needs of animals?

• Increases their independence from humans

• May alter their needs due to changes in environment

• Reduces their ability to feel pain or stress

• Eliminates the need for social interactions

How does habitat destruction impact animal behavior?

• Leads to increased social interactions among different species

• Forces animals to adapt to new environments

• Has no significant impact on behavior

• Decreases biodiversity and animal populations

What is the significance of biodiversity for ecosystem health?

• It has no impact on ecosystem health

• Decreases the resilience of ecosystems to environmental changes

• Increases ecosystem productivity and stability

• Only affects the visual aesthetics of an ecosystem

How do conservation efforts benefit endangered species?

• By increasing public awareness only

• Have no effect on species survival

• By providing habitats and reducing threats

• By promoting natural selection and competition

What role does climate change play in the distribution of species?

• It has no significant effect on species distribution

• Leads to a decrease in species diversity globally

• Promotes the migration of species to new habitats

• Only affects aquatic species

How does pollution affect aquatic ecosystems?

• Improves water quality by introducing nutrients

• Has no impact on aquatic life

• Leads to the degradation of habitats and loss of species

• Only affects the temperature of water bodies