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What is the primary goal of agroterrorism?
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?
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?
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?
What is a characteristic of an agroterrorism incident?
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What is a potential impact of agroterrorism on international trade?
What is a potential impact of agroterrorism on international trade?
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What is an important factor to consider when investigating a potential agroterrorism incident?
What is an important factor to consider when investigating a potential agroterrorism incident?
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What is a reason for using agroterrorism over bioterrorism?
What is a reason for using agroterrorism over bioterrorism?
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Why have bioweapons been largely discontinued?
Why have bioweapons been largely discontinued?
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What is a desired outcome of agroterrorism?
What is a desired outcome of agroterrorism?
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How have livestock vulnerabilities contributed to the risks of agroterrorism?
How have livestock vulnerabilities contributed to the risks of agroterrorism?
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What led to smallpox becoming a public health threat again?
What led to smallpox becoming a public health threat again?
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Why was plague not fully weaponized in the USA?
Why was plague not fully weaponized in the USA?
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