Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

Paper 3 structured question: Food supply

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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

Intensive livestock farming is a method used to produce large amounts of animal products by keeping many animals in confined spaces.

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Farmers use intensive livestock farming to increase food production. However, this method has both advantages and disadvantages.

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Describe one benefit of intensive livestock farming.
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Describe one drawback of intensive livestock farming.
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This farming method helps meet food demand but can cause environmental and animal welfare issues.

a
Identify one environmental drawback of intensive livestock farming.
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Describe one way intensive livestock farming can affect animal health negatively.
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