Bioterrorism and Agroterrorism

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What is the primary goal of agroterrorism?

  • To promote fear and social unrest
  • To cause economic crises in the agricultural and food industry
  • To undermine the confidence in the government
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the term used to describe the deliberate introduction of an animal or plant disease?

  • Biological terrorism
  • Agroterrorism (correct)
  • Eco-terrorism
  • Bioterrorism

What is a potential impact of agroterrorism on human health?

  • It can lead to economic losses only
  • It can put human health at risk (correct)
  • It can cause food shortages only
  • It can only affect animal health

What is a characteristic of an agroterrorism incident?

<p>It may present as an unusual or unnatural occurrence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential impact of agroterrorism on international trade?

<p>It can decrease international trade (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important factor to consider when investigating a potential agroterrorism incident?

<p>The similarity of outbreaks in different areas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason for using agroterrorism over bioterrorism?

<p>Lower likelihood of detection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why have bioweapons been largely discontinued?

<p>Ineffectiveness in military operations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a desired outcome of agroterrorism?

<p>Trade embargoes and food shortages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How have livestock vulnerabilities contributed to the risks of agroterrorism?

<p>Poor biosecurity measures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to smallpox becoming a public health threat again?

<p>Discontinuation of the vaccine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was plague not fully weaponized in the USA?

<p>Challenges with virulence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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