Food KQ3

Name the airtight structure for storing crops on a large scale.

Why do DCs lease farmland from LDCs?

• They do not have sufficient land suitable for farming.

• They do not have sufficient labour for farming.

• They do not have sufficient machinery for farming.

• They do not have sufficient water for farming

In 2008, this country negotiated a 99-year lease on 3.2 million acres of farmland in Madagascar.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of high-tech farming?

• Allow food to be produced the whole year round.

• More affordable than traditional farming.

• Take place indoors with highly controlled environments.

• Use computers and automation in most processes.

School meals in LDCs provide nutrition to school children and also entice them to come to school.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Many farming technologies are too expensive for many farmers in LDCs.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The following are ____ problems of green revolution.

• social

• economic

• political

• environmental

What are some benefits of GM food crops?

• Can grow in areas previously considered unsuitable for agriculture.

• Have a higher yield than non-GM crops.

• Can endure low rainfall conditions.

GM food crops are widely grown in Sub-Saharan Africa.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following are examples of leguminous crops?

• groundnut

• soya bean

• carrot

• onion