My Life in Dog Years

What is the average lifespan of a dog in dog years?

• 7 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

If a dog is 5 years old in human years, how old is it in dog years assuming 1 human year equals 7 dog years?

• 35 dog years

• 30 dog years

• 25 dog years

• 40 dog years

Which scientific method is used to determine the age of a dog in dog years?

• Radiocarbon dating

• Comparative anatomy

• Genetic analysis

• None of the above

What is the primary factor that affects the conversion of human years to dog years?

• Breed of the dog

• Diet of the dog

• Exercise routine

• Color of the dog

If a small breed dog is 10 years old in human years, approximately how old is it in dog years?

• 50 dog years

• 70 dog years

• 90 dog years

• 110 dog years

Which of the following is a common misconception about dog years?

• All dogs age at the same rate

• Small dogs live longer than large dogs

• Dogs age faster in their first two years

• Dog years vary by breed

What scientific principle explains why smaller dogs tend to live longer than larger dogs?

• Metabolic rate

• Genetic diversity

• Cellular respiration

• Thermodynamics

How does the aging process in dogs compare to that in humans?

• Dogs age faster than humans

• Dogs age slower than humans

• Dogs and humans age at the same rate

• Dogs do not age

What is the significance of the first two years in a dog's life in terms of aging?

• They age faster during this period

• They age slower during this period

• They do not age during this period

• They age at a constant rate

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Which scientific field studies the aging process in animals, including dogs?

• Gerontology

• Ecology

• Ethology

• Paleontology