Question

Livestock farming is a very expensive source of food, leading people to believe that eating lower on the food chain is a good alternative. Which of the following statements best explains why it is so expensive?

A)

The livestock are inefficient at converting plant food into meat.


B)

It is in high demand as the preferred food source in may developing countries.


C)

It is very rich in protein.


D)

A large amount of land is needed to house and feed the animals.


E)

It isn’t expensive at all; livestock is available to everyone.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Livestock is very expensive because THE LIVESTOCK ARE INEFFICIENT IN CONVERTING PLANT FOOD INTO MEAT. The correct option is A.
Fruits and vegetables, which are lower on the food chain grow much more quickly and are available almost all through the year, this makes them easy to obtain and cheap. On the other hand, food from animal source such as meat, egg, milk, etc are much more expensive because it takes time for the livestock to grow and be ready to eat compare to fruit and vegetables.