Farming Techniques (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What is the main aim of farming techniques used to improve food production efficiency?
What is the main aim of farming techniques used to improve food production efficiency?
Increase energy converted into biomass
Why are livestock kept in small enclosures or cages in intensive farming?
Why are livestock kept in small enclosures or cages in intensive farming?
To limit movement and reduce energy loss
What is the purpose of keeping animals in regulated, high temperatures?
What is the purpose of keeping animals in regulated, high temperatures?
To reduce energy used for body temperature
What effect do high-protein diets have on livestock in intensive farming?
What effect do high-protein diets have on livestock in intensive farming?
Promote faster growth
How does restricted movement help maximize food production efficiency?
How does restricted movement help maximize food production efficiency?
Allows more energy to convert to biomass
What type of farming method raises ethical concerns about animal welfare?
What type of farming method raises ethical concerns about animal welfare?
Intensive farming
What health risk increases when animals are kept in close quarters?
What health risk increases when animals are kept in close quarters?
Disease spreading rapidly
Why might antibiotics be used in intensive farming?
Why might antibiotics be used in intensive farming?
Due to rapid disease spread in close quarters
What ethical debate do intensive farming techniques create?
What ethical debate do intensive farming techniques create?
Profit vs. animal welfare
What conditions do cramped, confined spaces cause for animals in intensive farming?
What conditions do cramped, confined spaces cause for animals in intensive farming?
Distress and poor living conditions