Domestication and Importance of Livestock

What are people dependent on livestock for?

• Transportation, Food, Clothing

• Food, Clothing, Many other products

• Shelter, Food, Clothing

• Food, Clothing, Entertainment

Which of the following is NOT involved in the production of livestock?

• Selection

• Breeding

• Feeding

• Transportation

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Which of the following activities is part of the production of livestock?

• Marketing of Animals

• Marketing of Crops

• Marketing of Machinery

• Marketing of Land

Which organization is involved in research in Animal Science?

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Which of the following is NOT listed as a contributor to research in Animal Science?

• State Universities

• Commercial firms supplying and providing services to animal industry

• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

What does it mean to domesticate an animal?

• To release an animal into the wild

• To adapt the behavior of an animal to fit the needs of people

• To train an animal for entertainment purposes

• To breed animals for aesthetic purposes

What activity did early humans begin with before domesticating animals?

• Farming

• Trading

• Hunting/Gathering

• Building shelters

What is selective breeding?

• The process of releasing animals into the wild

• The process of training animals for entertainment

• The process in which humans select and breed animals (or plants) with certain desirable traits

• The process of feeding animals specific diets

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What do some believe about the impact of animal domestication on human civilization?

• It had no significant impact

• It hindered human progress

• It was essential for humans to become civilized

• It caused environmental damage

What are the descendants of Bos taurus and Bos indicus collectively known as?

• Sheep

• Goats

• Cattle

• Horses