Q16
Factory farming is the characteristic of
A.
North-western North America
B.
North-western Europe
AnswerC.
Eastern Europe
D.
South-east Asia
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Factory farming is the characteristic of North-western Europe. From its American and West European heartland factory farming became globalised in the later years of the 20th century and is still expanding and replacing traditional practices of stock rearing in an increasing number of countries. In 1990 factory farming accounted for 30% of world meat production and by 2005 this had risen to 40%.