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APES 5.7 Meat production methods

Authored by Cortnie Robison

Science

9th - 12th Grade

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APES 5.7 Meat production methods
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

James, Scarlett, and Elijah are discussing the two main methods of meat production they learned in their agriculture class. What are the two methods they are talking about?

CAFO and free-range grazing

Feed Lots and rotational grazing

CAFO and rotational grazing

Feed Lots and free-range grazing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Benjamin and Lily are discussing the benefits of CAFOs in terms of meat production. Rohan joins the conversation and mentions one benefit. What is the benefit Rohan mentioned?

Low cost of meat to the consumer

No need for antibiotics or growth hormones

Less impact on air and water quality

Decreased topsoil erosion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During a field trip, Daniel, Michael, and Rohan came across a large open pit on a farm. Their teacher explained that it was a manure lagoon. Why could this be a problem?

Large open pits where animal waste is stored, can contaminate water

Areas of land where animals are allowed to graze, leading to over grazing

Pools dug into the ground where animals are fed, causing compaction of soil

Areas where animals are concentrated, resulting in loss of vegetation

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Aria, Olivia, and Maya are studying the environmental impact of manure lagoons. They want to know the potential pollutants found in these lagoons. What are the potential pollutants they should consider?

Ammonia, hormones, antibiotics, fecal coliform bacteria

Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide

E. coli, nitrogen, growth hormones

Fertilizer pellets, surface waters, groundwater sources

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Maya and Hannah are discussing the benefits of free-range grazing for their farm animals. What is one of the benefits they might consider?

Animals can grow at a natural rate without antibiotics

Low cost of meat to the consumer

Decreased impact on air and water quality

Increased topsoil erosion and desertification

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Charlotte and Benjamin are discussing the drawbacks of free-range grazing in their agriculture class. What is the main drawback they mention?

Requires more land and decreases efficiency

Contamination of water and production of greenhouse gases

Over grazing and compaction of soil

Loss of vegetation and release of pollutants

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Noah, Benjamin, and Evelyn are discussing the effects of overgrazing in their local park. What is overgrazing and why is it a problem?

When there are too many animals grazing on a single area, leading to increased topsoil erosion

Large open pits where animal waste is stored, contaminating water

Areas of land where animals are allowed to graze, resulting in loss of vegetation

Pools dug into the ground where animals are fed, causing compaction of soil

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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