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Animal Science safety Test 2021 M

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An animal's flight zone will vary depending on how calm it is.

a)

true

b)

false

2.

Human error causes the majority of accidents with animals.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which of the following are common errors that result in injuries from animals?

a)

tired or hung-over

b)

not paying attention

c)

improper animal handling

d)

all the above

4.

Which of the following animals has caused the most zoo keeper deaths and injuries?

a)

lion

b)

tiger

c)

elephant

d)

bear

5.
The number of humans killed by orcas in the wild is
a)
6
b)
4
c)
87
d)
0
6.

The invisible area around an animal that when entered causes the animal to flee, retreat or attack is called the

a)

zone

b)

flight zone

c)

area of impact

d)

retreat zone

7.

The person responsible to back up a trainer for safety is called a

a)

back-up trainer

b)

referee

c)

spotter

d)

safety officer

8.

This guy got bit most likely because

a)

he was not paying attention

b)

the snake was very agressive

c)

he was just unlucky

d)

the snake was too fast for him

9.

Working with animals behind a barrier is called

a)

free contact

b)

protected contact

c)

OSHA mandate

d)

safety training

10.
This kind of animal interaction in training is called
a)
free contact
b)
protected contact
c)
expert handling
d)
common sense
11.

What was the result of Blackfish movie on orcas in captivity?

a)

They were all released into the wild

b)

Trainers no longer could go into the water with orcas

c)

Tilikum was put down

d)

It is now illegal to keep any orcas in captivity.

12.

Jobs in the agriculture field are some of the safest jobs in America.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Orcas have killed _ people in captivity.

a)

100's

b)

0

c)

4

d)

9

14.

When working with big cats, safety rules include

a)

easy exit

b)

two or three spotters

c)

never turn your back

d)

all the above

15.

When handling animals,

a)

move slowly

b)

talk softly

c)

do not hesitate or suddenly stop when reaching for them

d)

all the above

16.

Tilikum killed ___ people.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

17.
The flight zone of typical cows is
a)
5 feet
b)
10 feet
c)
20 feet
d)
0 feet
18.
The building with the cinder block wall missing from floor to 4 feet above the floor was a bail out for working with
a)
gorillas
b)
lions
c)
elephants
d)
velociraptors
19.

When approaching an animal

a)

move steadily and with confidence

b)

speak softly

c)

move quickly

d)

both a and b

20.
When you work with ___ animals move slowly so as not to spook them
a)
prey
b)
predator
c)
marine
21.

Moving too fast when working with predator species can

a)

cause an attack

b)

cause them to run away

c)

cause them to freeze

22.
This is 
a)
Protected contact
b)
Free contact
c)
Balking
d)
10 feet flight zone
23.

The emotional section of an orca's brain is

a)

larger than a human's

b)

smaller than a human's

c)

the same size as a human's

d)

non-existent

24.

How long can killer whales live in the wild?

a)

Up to 30 years

b)

Up to 60 years

c)

Up to 90 years

d)

They can't live in the wild

25.

Why is the study of animal behavior important to animal producers?

a)

predict and modify the reactions of animals

b)

necessary before working with animals

c)

necessary before handling animals

d)

necessary before training animals

e)

All of the above

26.

You should never work livestock alone.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

How should you approach livestock?

a)

Quiet from an angle they can see you

b)

Move quickly, use a loud voice

c)

Never approach livestock

28.

True or False: Handling animals safely reduce stress for you and the animal

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Animal Handling is how humans work with, respond to, and interact with animals within their surroundings.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Jobs in the agriculture field are some of the safest jobs in America.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

On average, how long do killer whales live in captivity?

a)

Around 30 years

b)

Around 60 years

c)

Around 90 years

d)

10 years before they're released

32.

What is the name of the killer whale that the documentary is based on?

a)

Shamu

b)

Takara

c)

Talum

d)

Tilikum

33.
Tilikum's first fatal interaction with a human came during his stay at Sealand of the Pacific.
a)
True
b)
False
34.

What was the name of the trainer who was killed in an incident involving Tilikum in 2010 in SeaWorld and the reason the movie was made?

a)

Dawn Brancheau

b)

Katie McKinnon

c)

Josh McIntyre

d)

James Tonykilin

35.
What did the movie show the whales doing when their calves were taken away?
a)
Screaming a high frequency sound
b)
Eating more fish
c)
Killing other whales
d)
Breaking the pool
36.
The bending of the fin at the back of the whales is called dorsal collapse.
a)
True
b)
False
37.

Killer whales belong to which of the following animal families?

a)

Oceanic dolphin family

b)

bony fish

c)

Oceanic shark family

38.

Why was Tilikum so aggressive that 3 people were killed because of him?

a)

He'd been confined and isolated for more than 20 years

b)

He was never emotionally or intelluctually stimulated

c)

He was traumatised from being torn from his family at such a young age

d)

All of the answers above

39.

Dawn Brancheau's death was entirely caused by human error

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Tilikum was often attacked by other female orcas

a)

False

b)

True

41.

All orcas in captivity show signs of aggression as Tilikum did

a)

False

b)

True

42.

Orcas have distinct cultures, language and even behaviors by geographical area and pods.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

The first trainer Tilikum killed was Dawn in Sea World Florida.

a)

true

b)

false

44.

The first trainer killed was in Sea World.

a)

true

b)

false

45.

Dorsal fin droop is natural in orcas.

a)

true

b)

false

46.

When working with animals it is important to have needed protective gear.

a)

true

b)

false

47.

Scenario: A student gets bit by a classroom pet. The most likely reason for this is:

a)

they grabbed the animal from above

b)

the picked it up carefully and slowly

c)

the animal was in a bad mood

d)

the student was trained how to handle the animals

48.

The most important thing when working with animals and to help with safety is

a)

knowing their behavior and all about them

b)

being paid well

c)

loving animals

d)

having a good supervisor

49.

Important safety rules for the educational animals in our classroom are:

a)

letting teacher know if you get bit

b)

handle animal correctly

c)

knowing the species behavior

d)

all the above

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