TRIVIAL Sheep Industry

QUIZ

TRIVIAL

The Sheep industry

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QUESTION 1/6 - shows

Question 1/6 - SHOWS

Explanation

Most sheep operations today focus on meat production because the value of wool has declined to the point that wool production is unprofitable.

QUESTION 2/6 - geography

QUESTION 2/6 - geography

Explanation

The amount of grazing land needed for 1 cow is equal to the amount needed for 5 sheep.Sheep usually consume forages on pasture or range, but there are numerous sheep feedlots that give primarily corn-based diets.

QUESTION 3/6 - history

QUESTION 3/6 - HISTORY

Explanation

Sheep milk is used to produce some of the world's best and most expensive cheeses.

QUESTION 4/6 - SCIENCE

QUESTION 4/6 - science

Explanation

Sheep have an estrous cycle of 17 days not 21. The length of pregnancy in sheep is 5 months, so most lambs are usually born in early spring.

QUESTION 5/6 - SPORTS

QUESTION 5/6 - sports

Explanation

A castrated male sheep is called a wether and an uncastrated male is called a ram.Lambs are sheep that are less than 1 year old and can be either male or female.

QUESTION 6/6 - art and literature

QUESTION 6/6 - art and literature

Explanation

In countries near the Mediterranean, raising sheep for dairy is common.

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