The World's Food Crisis

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What is one of the main reasons for the world's food crisis?

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Population growth

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Who is most affected by the rising food prices?

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Poorest billion people

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What was the initial response to the food crisis in India in the mid-1960s?

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First Green Revolution

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Green Revolution never made it to Africa?
- Lack of infrastructure
- Inaccessible markets
- Corruption
- Abundance of resources

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Abundance of resources

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What is the main priority of the green revolution, both past and present?

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To produce as much as possible

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What is one of the main benefits of using manure and compost in sustainable agriculture?

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Improves soil quality

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Which of the following practices does Rodale oppose in sustainable agriculture?
Options:
Use of chemical fertilizers,
Use of organic practices,
Saving seeds for future use,
Use of manure and compost.

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Use of chemical fertilizers

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In which region is sustainable agriculture suggested to help lift people out of poverty? South America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe

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Sub-Saharan Africa

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About what percentage of greenhouse gas emissions produced by people in industrialized nations can be traced to the food they eat?

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25%

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What percentage of greenhouse gases from food is attributed to red meat?

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18%.