CCHU9001 Session 3 - Pop Quiz

Women make up a little over half of the world’s population, but they account for what percent of the world’s hungry?

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

What is the principle argument that authors such as Eric Schlosser ‘Fast Food Nation’ (2001) and Robert Kenner, ‘Food Inc.’ (2006) make about the effects of the global food industry / mass food production?

Answer explanation

Sample answer:

The commercialisation of food and the mass production of it are making us sick and fat. We need to focus on minimising food production (just enough), rather than maximising profit.

And concentrate on healthy foods.

What is ‘Agro-imperialism’ and why should we be concerned?

Answer explanation

Sample answer:

Country A buying food producing land in Country B to ensure A’s own food supply in future, at the expense of B

How much of the food that is produced, globally, is actually consumed?

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

Which of the following has most influenced the course of Hong Kong’s history?

• HK has no commercial source of energy

• HK has no commercially valuable natural minerals

• HK has limited water supply

• HK has been unable to grow enough food to feed the population

What is the biggest threat to HK’s water supply?

• Falling rainfall levels in HK

• Housing development in the HK Country Park areas

• Agricultural intensification within the DongJiang River watershed

• Urban settlement in within the DongJiang River watershed

What could we do personally, to reduce our water consumption significantly?

Answer explanation

Sample answer:

1. Change diet and/or clothing to food / clothes that take less water to produce

2. Turn off taps when not in use, monitor our consumption, avoid waste

3. Accept a lower standard of hygiene (not wash so often)

Avoid polluting water

4. Use seawater where water is not for human consumption (e.g. toilet flushing)