Question

name: date: hogan/careers hour. exploring careers in the animal systems pathway the animal systems career pathway focuses on working with animals in a variety of ways. people in this field help care for, manage, and study animals to make sure they are healthy and well - treated. careers include veterinarians, animal trainers, livestock managers, animal breeders, zookeepers, and researchers. these professionals work to understand animal needs, improve animal health, and ensure the safe production of animal products. animal systems jobs can be found in farms, veterinary clinics, zoos, research labs, and even aquariums! fill in the blank: fill in the blank with the correct words. 1. a person who provides medical care to animals is called a ____________. 2. someone who trains animals to follow commands or perform tricks is an __________. 3. people who take care of animals in a zoo are known as __________. 4. __________ are raised on farms for products like milk, eggs, and meat. 5. a ____________ works to improve animal health through scientific studies and experiments. word bank: veterinarian, livestock, animal trainer, zookeeper, researcher multiple choice questions: choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. 6. which career involves studying animal diseases and finding cures? o a) zookeeper o b) researcher o c) livestock manager o d) animal trainer 7. where might a zookeeper work? o a) aquarium o b) zoo o c) farm o d) bakery 8. what is one main responsibility of a livestock manager? o a) training dolphins o b) caring for exotic birds in a rainforest o c) overseeing farm animals’ health and safety o d) writing animal stories 9. which animal systems career would most likely require a college degree in veterinary medicine? o a) veterinarian o b) animal trainer o c) livestock manager o d) pet groomer 10. why might someone choose to work as an animal trainer? o a) to grow crops o b) to teach animals new behaviors o c) to write research reports o d) to sell animal products

Explanation:

1. A veterinarian provides medical care to animals.
2. An animal trainer trains animals to follow commands or perform tricks.
3. Zookeepers take care of animals in a zoo.
4. Livestock are raised on farms for products like milk, eggs, and meat.
5. A researcher works to improve animal health through scientific studies and experiments.
6. A researcher studies animal diseases and finds cures.
7. A zookeeper works in a zoo.
8. Overseeing farm animals' health and safety is a main responsibility of a livestock manager.
9. A veterinarian most likely requires a college degree in veterinary medicine.
10. Someone might choose to work as an animal trainer to teach animals new behaviors.

Answer:

1. veterinarian
2. animal trainer
3. zookeeper
4. Livestock
5. researcher
6. b) Researcher
7. b) Zoo
8. c) Overseeing farm animals’ health and safety
9. a) Veterinarian
10. b) To teach animals new behaviors