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Animals in Disasters:Livestock in Disasters 2024-
2025 with 100% correct
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True or False- U.S. agriculture generates over $190 billion in cash receipts
a year. - answer True
True or False- Livestock is more vulnerable to disasters because they are
more spread out than ever before. - answer False, more vulnerable since
are closer together
True or False- There are approximately 4 million farms in the U.S. - answer
False, 2.2 million
True or False- The farm sector contributes approximately 15 percent of the
Gross Domestic Product to the U.S. - answer True
True or False- For every dollar Americans pay for their food, on average,
approximately $0.80 is paid to farmers. - answer False, paid $0.20
True or False- A disaster declaration and a state of emergency are the
different names for the same thing. - answer False, different
True or False- Personal preparedness is the most effective level at which
the losses from disasters can be minimized. - answer True
True or False- Disasters are declared starting at the Federal, then State,
then local level. - answer False, local then State then Federal
, The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning,
indicating that severe thunderstorms have been sighted in your area.
What should your actions consist of? - answer Keep yourself and any
animals away from metal objects, such as tractors, that could conduct
electricity.
To mitigate the potential effects of a thunderstorm, you should... - answer
Install lightning suppression systems on all high-risk buildings.
True or False- Keeping animals confined during a flood is essential. -
answer False
True or False- Fungal contamination of animal feed may harm animals or
humans. - answer True
True or False- The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a Federal
program enabling property owners to purchase flood insurance. - answer
True
True or False- Hazardous material releases can occur during flooding. -
answer True
When returning to a building that has been flooded, what actions should
you take? - answer Air out a building for several minutes before entering.
True or False- If your home has no basement, squat down near an exterior
supporting wall and avoid being near heavy, solid furniture. - answer
False, should be near solid furniture
True or False- During a tornado, turning horses and livestock out will help
prevent them from being injured by a building collapse. - answer True
True or False- If you are driving during a tornado warning, pull over and if
possible, lie face down on the back seats. - answer False, get out of car
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