Chapter 3. Only Creatures Small and Pampered

EIA Activity: Only Creatures Small and Pampered

1. Question

   Use Link 1 to answer the following questions. True or False: From 1970 to 2012, pet ownership in the United States increased from 67 million households to 200 million owned pets.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

2. Question

   True or False: In 2012, the number of U.S. households that had at least one pet was 62%.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True

3. Question

   True or False: In 2012, there were more cats owned than dogs in terms of the number of household pets.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

4. Question

   Based on the data from 2012, which of the following statements is FALSE?

   A.

   24% of owners have three or more cats.

   B.

   $193 was the average annual amount spent by cat owners on routine veterinary visits.

   C.

   20% of owners have three or more dogs.

   D.

   $231 was the average annual amount spent by dog owners on routine veterinary visits.

5. Question

   Based on data from 2012, which of the following statements is FALSE?

   A.

   80% of owned cats are spayed or neutered.

   B.

   2.11% is the average number of owned cats per household.

   C.

   83% of owned dogs are spayed or neutered.

   D.

   1.47% is the average number of owned dogs per household.

6. Question

   True or False: According to the data from 2012-2013, between 6 and 8 million cats and dogs entered shelters.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

7. Question

   True or False: According to the data from 2012-2013, 3 to 4 million cats and dogs were adopted from shelters.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

8. Question

   Assume you are considering owning a cat or dog. Would you be mostly likely to adopt a cat or dog from a local animal shelter, or purchase from a breeder directly? How do costs factor into your decision process?

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   Assume you are considering owning a cat or dog. Would you be mostly likely to adopt a cat or dog from a local animal shelter, or purchase from a breeder directly? How do costs factor into your decision process?

• Point per question: 1pts for short answer 1pts for multiple choice
• number of attempts on quiz as a whole: 1 or unlimited?
• set which score reports to Gradebook: first, most recent, highest, or average
• Randomize answers (for multiple choice questions only)? Yes or no