Food Miles Quiz

What are food miles?

• The number of miles a person drives to get food

• The distance that food travels from the place of consumption to the place of production

• The number of miles a person walks to get food

• The distance that food travels from the place of production to the place of consumption.

Why is it important to consider food miles?

• To assess the taste and quality of food.

• To measure the distance that food travels and understand its environmental and economic implications.

• To determine the expiration date of food.

• To calculate the nutritional value of food.

Which of the following is an example of a high food mile product?

• Locally grown fruits or vegetables

• Canned fruits or vegetables

• Organic fruits or vegetables

• Imported fruits or vegetables

What is the environmental impact of long food miles?

• Long food miles have a negative environmental impact.

• Long food miles have no environmental impact.

• Long food miles have a positive environmental impact.

• Long food miles have a neutral environmental impact.

Which of the following is a way to reduce food miles?

• Growing your own food.

• Importing food from other countries.

• Shopping at large chain supermarkets.

• Buying locally sourced food

What is the main benefit of consuming locally grown food?

• Fresher and more nutritious

• Increased variety.

• Lower cost.

• Reduced carbon footprint.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects food miles?

• Distance traveled

• Mode of transportation

• Type of food

• Seasonality of food

What is the term used to describe food that is produced and consumed within a limited geographic area?

• regional food

• organic food

• sustainable food

• local food

Which of the following is an example of a low food mile product?

• Imported seafood

• Canned soup

• Frozen pizza

• Locally grown fruits and vegetables

What can individuals do to reduce their food miles?

• Buy locally sourced food, grow your own food, support farmers markets and community-supported agriculture.

• Buy imported food, rely on fast food restaurants, order food delivery