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Global Food Production
Food is not produced evenly across the world. This GCSE Geography quiz explores why some places grow plenty of food while others struggle to feed their populations.
1 .
How are scientists trying to help to solve the problems of world food shortages?
They are creating food tablets
They have invented a liquid that can be added to food that stops under-nourished people from feeling hungry
They are developing better tractors
They are using genetic engineering and selective breeding
By producing crops with a greater yield, more food can be grown on existing farms. Some people don't agree with the idea of genetically modified food
2 .
Which of the following factors does NOT threaten international food security?
The annual increase in global population
Slash and burn agriculture
The global economy
Environmental events
International food prices vary and when they are high, this can cause food security issues for small, import-dependent countries
3 .
Which one of the following is NOT an effect of the globalisation of food production?
Produce like fruit and vegetables can be obtained 'out of season'
Subsistence farming has flourished in LEDCs as small farmers can now export their produce
The growing of cash crops in LEDCs has increased
Consumers have a wider choice of foods
Subsistence farmers produce only enough food for their own needs
4 .
What are 'food miles'?
The distance food is transported to reach the consumer
The distance that one kilogram of food would power an aeroplane
The speed at which food is transported
The distance that the food in a supermarket would stretch if it was placed end to end in a long line
Food miles are just one of the factors that are considered when assessing the environmental impact of global food production
5 .
Which of the following is a true statement.
The global demand for food is less now than it was 25 years ago
A food supply chain sometimes involves several countries
Globalisation has had no effect on food supplies
LEDC economies are usually based on agriculture so they do not suffer from food shortages
Make sure that you know the reasons why the world demand for food is changing
6 .
There are several causes of global food shortages, which of the following is NOT one of them?
World population is always increasing
Extreme weather destroying crops
Food can be shipped around the world
Increasing wealth in NEEs
Countries who produce more than they can eat can sell their excess to other countries
7 .
Which of the following is the name given by Thomas Malthus to a decline in population due to food shortages?
Negative check
Neutral check
Positive check
Reverse check
The word 'check' has several meanings, in this context, it means stopping or slowing down (the population growth)
8 .
Which of the following methods of transporting food around the globe would be the most likely to have the lowest carbon footprint?
Container ship
Aeroplane
Sail powered ship
Lorry
Transporting food by air has the greatest carbon footprint as the quantities that are carried are relatively small
9 .
Food security is:
keeping food in a locked cupboard
making sure that no contamination enters food during processing and packaging
making sure that packaging does not burst open when it is being stored or transported
the ability of a population to access food of sufficient quality and quantity to ensure they are properly nourished
Food security is usually less in LEDCs than in MEDCs
10 .
In MEDCs, food is readily available. What problems does this cause?
Obesity and heart disease
Under-nutrition and obesity
Diabetes and under-nutrition
Muscle wasting and osteoporosis
In several MEDCs, obesity and heart disease are a big problem for the health services as populations consume more food than they actually need
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