Feral Hog Processing in the Ozark Mountains

Feral Hog Processing in the Ozark Mountains

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Life Skills, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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In the Ozark Mountains, Joe and Leo trap a 200lb feral hog. They process the animal carefully to ensure nothing goes to waste, highlighting the importance of using every part of the hog. Joe and Leo split the meat, and Joe discusses how he uses the fat and other parts for various purposes. The video concludes with Joe reflecting on sustainability and the reciprocal relationship with the Earth.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weight of the feral hog that Joe Ray and Leo trapped?

150lb

200lb

250lb

300lb

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it suggested to have only one person handle the knife during processing?

To speed up the process

To save energy

To prevent accidents

To ensure precision

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the intestines historically used for?

Fishing lines

Sausage casings

Creating ropes

Making leather

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the tenderest part of the pig mentioned in the video?

The ham

The inner lin

The shoulder

The ribs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Joe and Leo divide the meat from the hog?

They give it to the community

They split it 50/50

Joe takes all the meat

Leo takes all the meat

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Joe use the fat from the hog for?

Cooking oil

Soap making

Animal feed

Making candles

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Joe do with his share of the meat?

Sells it

Gives it away

Dries it for long-term storage

Cooks it immediately

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Joe use as a wick for his candles?

Cotton thread

Fishing line

Shoe strings

Wool yarn

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Joe believe about treating the Earth well?

It has no effect

It will treat you well in return

It is only for environmentalists

It is a waste of time