Farming Techniques (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is the main aim of intensive farming techniques in livestock production?
What is the main aim of intensive farming techniques in livestock production?
To increase energy converted to biomass
How do farmers restrict the movement of livestock?
How do farmers restrict the movement of livestock?
By keeping them in small enclosures
Why does restricting animal movement increase biomass production?
Why does restricting animal movement increase biomass production?
Less energy spent on activity
What type of environment are livestock kept in to reduce energy loss?
What type of environment are livestock kept in to reduce energy loss?
High temperature environments
Why are livestock kept in high temperatures?
Why are livestock kept in high temperatures?
To reduce energy maintaining body temp
What type of diet are livestock given to optimise growth?
What type of diet are livestock given to optimise growth?
High-protein diets
What is the purpose of feeding livestock high-protein diets?
What is the purpose of feeding livestock high-protein diets?
To promote faster growth
What living conditions do intensively farmed animals experience?
What living conditions do intensively farmed animals experience?
Cramped, confined spaces
What effect do cramped conditions have on animal welfare?
What effect do cramped conditions have on animal welfare?
Cause distress and poor conditions
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
What medical intervention may be used when disease risk increases in intensive farming?
What medical intervention may be used when disease risk increases in intensive farming?
Antibiotics
What trade-off exists with intensive farming techniques?
What trade-off exists with intensive farming techniques?
Profit at expense of animal welfare