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exam lesson name: introduction to agriculture science
exam number 700792rr
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1. how does the usda define a concentrated animal feeding operation (cafo)?

a. a cafo is defined as an afo with over 1,000 animal units kept for over 45 days a year.
b. a cafo is defined as an afo with over 1,000 animals of any size kept for over 45 days a year.
c. a cafo is defined as an afo with over 1,000 animals of any size kept for the majority of a year.
d. a cafo is defined as an afo with over 1,000 animal units kept for the majority of a year.
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Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of a CAFO by USDA, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The USDA defines a CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation) as an AFO (Animal Feeding Operation) with over 1,000 animal units kept for over 45 days a year. This matches the standard definition.
• Option B: Incorrect, as the definition uses "animal units" not just "animals of any size".
• Option C: Incorrect, the time frame is over 45 days a year, not "the majority of a year", and it uses "animals" instead of "animal units".
• Option D: Incorrect, the time frame is over 45 days a year, not "the majority of a year".

Answer:

A. A CAFO is defined as an AFO with over 1,000 animal units kept for over 45 days a year.