World Hunger fact flashcard

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People are hungry because there is not enough food for everybody on our planet.

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False

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How many children does the United Nations estimate die every day from causes related to hunger and poverty?

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25,000

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People in places such as Africa and India are hungry because they don't know how to grow their own food.

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False

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Hunger is not a problem in a powerful, wealthy country such as the United States.

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False

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If the United States sent more food to hungry countries hunger could be eliminated.

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False

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How many American children are at risk of hunger?

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12.4 million

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How often does a child die because of hunger and related causes? Options: Every week, Every 2 hours, Every 6 seconds

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Every 6 seconds

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Do natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes affect how much food people have access to?

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Yes

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What 2 things affect people's access to food?

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money and land (to grow food)

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Can one person make a difference and work to stomp out hunger?

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Yes