Unit 3 (Animal 1) Test

Which sector accounts for over half of the total annual agricultural cash receipts in the U.S.?

• Crop farming

• Livestock, dairy, and poultry

• Organic farming

• Aquaculture

What is the most likely source of increased demand for U.S. animal products in the future?

• Domestic population growth

• Higher per capita consumption

• Exports

• Urban farming

Which state is not among the top three for beef cattle production?

• Kansas

• Nebraska

• California

• Texas

Which of the following is true about U.S. dairy farms?

• Most are owned by large corporations

• The number of dairy farms is increasing

• Milk is only produced in major agricultural states

• They are mostly family-owned and part of cooperatives

Which U.S. state is a leading producer in both broiler and layer poultry production?

• Iowa

• Georgia

• Arkansas

• Ohio

What percentage of U.S. poultry sector sales did broilers account for between 2011 and 2020?

• 12%

• 21%

• 67%

• 48%

Which U.S. state is a top producer of turkeys?

• Wisconsin

• Indiana

• Texas

• California

Which category generates the highest direct sales within the U.S. pet industry?

• Pet services

• Pet products

• Veterinary services

• Pet food manufacturing

What is a major cause for the decreasing number of farms in the U.S. food animal industry?

• Lack of consumer interest in animal products

• Consolidation into larger, more efficient farms

• Government bans on small farms

• Increased water usage by farms

Which of the following is NOT a reason why it's difficult to start a new farm today?

• Abundance of cheap farmland

• High financial capital needed

• Limited farmland availability

• Increasing environmental regulations