Omnivore's Dilemma Chapter 14

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Omnivore's Dilemma is a book by Michael Pollan into the eating habits of man and the best and recommended ones to be precise. Chapter 14 mostly talks about farming and farm products. Find out more below.

Omnivores Dilemma Chapter 14 - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    How often are the chickens moved?

    • Every month

    • Every week

    • Every day

    • Twice each day

    Correct Answer
    A. Every day
    Explanation
    The chickens are moved every day. This suggests that the chickens are regularly relocated on a daily basis. It is possible that they are moved to different areas for grazing or to ensure their safety and well-being. Regular movement of the chickens can help prevent them from staying in one place for too long, which can lead to overgrazing or other issues.

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  • 3. 

    How much of the chicken's diet is from fresh grass, worms, grasshoppers and crickets?

    • 5%

    • 10%

    • 20%

    • 50%

    Correct Answer
    A. 20%
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 20%. This suggests that a significant portion of the chicken's diet comes from fresh grass, worms, grasshoppers, and crickets. This indicates that chickens have a diverse diet that includes both plant matter and insects, which are rich in nutrients.

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  • 4. 

    How many chickens live in the egg mobile?

    • 10

    • 40

    • 100

    • 400

    Correct Answer
    A. 400
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 400 because the question asks how many chickens live in the egg mobile, and out of the given options, 400 is the highest number.

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  • 5. 

    Why does Joel put corn in the Pig Food?

    • Because corn is cheap

    • Because it is nutritious

    • Because it is tasty

    • So that the pigs can get a little drunk when the corn ferments

    Correct Answer
    A. So that the pigs can get a little drunk when the corn ferments
    Explanation
    Joel puts corn in the pig food so that the pigs can get a little drunk when the corn ferments. Fermented corn produces alcohol, which can have an intoxicating effect on the pigs when consumed. This may be done to provide some entertainment for the pigs or to enhance their overall well-being.

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  • 6. 

    What sentence do you find most interesting on p 166 and 167?

  • 7. 

    What do you think of Polyface Farm?  Why?

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