How Much Do You Know About The Alpine Goat?

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How Much Do You Know About The Alpine Goat? - Quiz

Alpine goats are domestic goats that vary from a medium to a large size. They are particularly known for their good milking ability. This breed originated in the French Alpes and has no distinctive set of colors or markings. How much do you think you know about this breed of goats? Take our quiz and find out now.

Questions and Answers

1.

What's their scientific name?
- A.
  
  Capra aegagrus hircus
- B.
  
  Aergagus capra hircus
- C.
  
  Aergagus
- D.
  
  Hircu capra
Correct Answer
A. Capra aegagrus hircus

Explanation
The correct answer is Capra aegagrus hircus. This is the scientific name for the domestic goat. The first part of the name, Capra, refers to the genus to which goats belong. The second part, aegagrus, refers to the wild ancestor of the domestic goat. The third part, hircus, is the specific epithet for the domestic goat. Therefore, Capra aegagrus hircus is the correct scientific name for the domestic goat.

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2.

What's their higher classification?
- A.
  
  Goat
- B.
  
  Horse
- C.
  
  Mammal
- D.
  
  Cow
Correct Answer
A. Goat

Explanation
The higher classification of an organism refers to the broader group it belongs to. In this case, the options provided are "Goat," "Horse," "Mammal," and "Cow." Out of these options, "Mammal" is the correct answer as it is the highest classification level shared by all the given options. While "Goat" is a specific type of mammal, it is not the higher classification itself. Similarly, "Horse" and "Cow" are also specific types of mammals. Therefore, "Mammal" encompasses all the given options and represents their higher classification.

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3.

What is the weight of an Alpine goat?
- A.
  
  87 kgs
- B.
  
  77 kgs
- C.
  
  83 kgs
- D.
  
  97 kgs
Correct Answer
B. 77 kgs
4.

What's the average weight of a female Alpine goat?
- A.
  
  45 kgs
- B.
  
  61 kgs
- C.
  
  70 kgs
- D.
  
  65 kgs
Correct Answer
B. 61 kgs

Explanation
The average weight of a female Alpine goat is 61 kgs. This suggests that, on average, female Alpine goats weigh around 61 kgs.

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5.

What's their horn status?
- A.
  
  Unhorned
- B.
  
  Horned
- C.
  
  Unknown
- D.
  
  Either horned or unhorned
Correct Answer
B. Horned

Explanation
The given correct answer is "Horned". This suggests that the subject being referred to has horns.

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6.

How many reputed sub-types of the Alpine goat exist?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  Only 1
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  More than 5
Correct Answer
A. 2

Explanation
There are two reputed sub-types of the Alpine goat.

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7.

Which industry favors this breed more than other breeds?
- A.
  
  The dairy industry
- B.
  
  The milk industry
- C.
  
  The yogurt industry
- D.
  
  The baking industry
Correct Answer
A. The dairy industry

Explanation
The correct answer is the dairy industry because this industry specifically focuses on the production and processing of milk and milk products, such as cheese, butter, and ice cream. This breed, which is not mentioned in the question, is likely a breed of dairy cattle that is specifically bred for high milk production. Therefore, the dairy industry would favor this breed more than other breeds.

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8.

What's the particularity of the Alpine goat's milk?
- A.
  
  Its butterfat content
- B.
  
  Its low fat content
- C.
  
  Its high fat content
- D.
  
  Its richness in condensed milk
Correct Answer
B. Its low fat content

Explanation
The particularity of Alpine goat's milk is its low fat content. Unlike other types of goat's milk or cow's milk, Alpine goat's milk has a lower percentage of butterfat. This makes it a healthier option for those looking to reduce their fat intake while still enjoying the benefits of goat's milk. The lower fat content also gives Alpine goat's milk a lighter and less creamy texture compared to other types of milk.

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9.

How much protein does its milk contain?
- A.
  
  2.3 g per 150 ml
- B.
  
  3.5 g per 250 ml
- C.
  
  2.3 g per 250ml
- D.
  
  1 g per 250 ml
Correct Answer
C. 2.3 g per 250ml

Explanation
The milk contains 2.3 grams of protein per 250 milliliters.

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10.

When does the milk production peaks, when it comes to the Alpine goat?
- A.
  
  Every 8 months
- B.
  
  In Summer
- C.
  
  After 4 to 6 weeks of parturition
- D.
  
  In winter
Correct Answer
C. After 4 to 6 weeks of parturition

Explanation
After 4 to 6 weeks of parturition, the milk production of Alpine goats peaks. This is because parturition, or the act of giving birth, stimulates the production of milk in goats. After giving birth, the goat's body goes through hormonal changes that increase milk production. The peak in milk production typically occurs around 4 to 6 weeks after parturition, as the goat's body adjusts to the demands of nursing the newborn kids.

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