Life on the Farm: The Calving Process
At the break of dawn, Farmer Jones prepares for an exciting day. One of his cows, Daisy, is about to give birth. It s calving season, a crucial time on the farm. Daisy s gestation period, like most cattle, was approximately nine months. During this period, Daisy required extra nutrition to ensure the health of her calf. The birth itself is a beautiful, natural process. After a couple of hours of labor, a new life enters the world. Calving not only brings joy but also contributes substantially to the ranch s economy. The newborn calf represents future income, either as a new milk-producing cow or as meat for market. The process also maintains the cycle of life in the ecosystem, contributing to biodiversity on the farm. Life on the farm continues, with the calving season adding a new chapter of growth and prosperity.
Question 1
What event is Farmer Jones preparing for at the start of the day?
Harvesting crops
A farmer s market
A barn raising
Daisy s birthday
Daisy s calving
Explanation. The text explains that Farmer Jones is preparing for Daisy, one of his cows, to give birth which is referred to as calving .
Question 2
How long was Daisy s gestation period?
Three months
Six months
Nine months
Explanation. The text states that Daisy s gestation period, like most cattle, was approximately nine months.
Twelve months
Fifteen months
Question 3
Why was Daisy given extra nutrition during her gestation period?
To make her milk tastier
To make her grow bigger
To ensure the health of her calf
Explanation. The text states that Daisy required extra nutrition during her gestation period to ensure the health of her calf.
To prepare her for a race
To make her fur shinier
Question 4
What does the newborn calf represent for the ranch s economy?
An expense
A mascot for the ranch
An investment in new farming equipment
Future income
Explanation. The text explains that the newborn calf represents future income, either as a new milk-producing cow or as meat for market.
A new pet for Farmer Jones
Question 5
How does the process of calving contribute to the ecosystem?
It provides a new home for other animals
It provides more food for the farmer
It maintains the cycle of life, contributing to biodiversity
Explanation. The text states that the process of calving maintains the cycle of life in the ecosystem, contributing to biodiversity on the farm.
It helps the soil become more fertile
It doesn t contribute at all
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