The Omnivore's Dilemma Vocab Quiz

Evolved

to develop gradually

Rumen

The first stomach of a ruminant, which receives food or cud from the esophagus, partly digests it with the aid of bacteria and passes it to the reticulum.

Ruminants

an even-toed ungulate that chews the cud regurgitated from it’s rumen

Fermentation

a metabolic process where microbes break down carbohydrates into simpler substances without oxygen

Ecological System

a community where living organisms interact with each other and their non-living environment as a functional unit, characterized by energy flow and nutrient cycling

Feedlots

an area or building where livestock are fed or fattened up

Tallow

a hard fatty substance made from rendered fat, used in making candles and soap

Slaughterhouse

a place where animals are slaughtered for food

Forage

Bulky food such as grass or hay for horse and cattle

Acidosis

an excessively acid condition of the body fluids or tissues

Delineate

Describe or portray (something) precisely

Omnivore

Human beings that eat plants, meat, — and everything

Food Chain

A system for growing, making, and delivering food

Organic

Natural fertilizers, and bug and weed control

Sustainable

Food does not need to be processed, and travels a short distance

Processed Food

Foods that have been altered from their natural state

Yield

To produce, provide, or give away

GMO Food

Genetically modified organism

Bonanza

An event that increases wealth suddenly

Subsidy

Taxes to help a buisiness