Anim2501 Introduction to Pasture Science
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What percentage of the world's ice-free land area do grasslands occupy?

  • 60%
  • 36%
  • 45%
  • 54% (correct)

How much of the world's livestock relies on grasslands?

  • One-fourth
  • Half
  • Two-thirds
  • One-third (correct)

What percentage of Australia's agricultural production value do grasslands contribute?

  • ~10%
  • ~50%
  • ~36% (correct)
  • ~20%

How much feed energy do pastures provide globally?

<p>&gt;90% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many people worldwide are involved in animal production?

<p>1 billion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What portion of global protein intake is provided by animal production?

<p>One-third (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of managing pastures well according to the text?

<p>Improved reproduction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the group assignment on plant collection due?

<p>09 April 2024 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What activity is scheduled for Wednesday, 06 March 2024, according to the text?

<p>Field walk through dairy pastures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should students seek permission from to access the dairy farm?

<p>Steven Duncan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a prerequisite for visiting the dairy farm according to the text?

<p>Filling in a visitor book (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event requires an online dairy induction to be completed beforehand?

<p>Field walk through dairy pastures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate collective worth of beef, dairy, and sheep industries underpinned by sown and native pastures?

<p>20 billion/year (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nominal stocking rate (ha/a.e.) in Oceania, according to the given data?

<p>6.8 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Approximately what percentage of Australia's agricultural holdings is native pasture?

<p>77% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one indirect benefit to land from sown and native pastures?

<p>Improved soil health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region has the highest nominal stocking rate (ha/a.e.) among the given options?

<p>Oceania (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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