OD Flashcard

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What is industrial food production?

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Industrial food production refers to the large-scale manufacturing of food products using modern technology and machinery.

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What is factory farming?

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A method of raising livestock using intensive methods in confined spaces.

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What are some negative impacts of industrial food production?

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Environmental degradation, health issues, and ethical concerns

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How does factory farming affect animal welfare?

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Factory farming can lead to overcrowding, stress, and inhumane treatment of animals.

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What are some alternatives to industrial food production and factory farming?

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Sustainable agriculture, organic farming, permaculture, and agroecology

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How does industrial food production contribute to climate change?

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It contributes to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and intensive use of resources.

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Which of the following items in a supermarket likely contain corn? Diapers, Soda, Beef, All of these

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All of these

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Which food chain produces most of our food?

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Industrial

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Which food chain produces most of our food?

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Industrial

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Where do today's industrial farmers get their seeds?

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They buy them from large food processing companies