Freight Distribution : case study 2

What is the concept of food systems?

• The specialization of crops in agriculture

• The commercialization of agricultural goods

• The study of the geographical disparity in food production

• A sequence of processes and infrastructure involved in the production and distribution of food

What was the dominant focus of human activities historically?

• Food production

• Transportation

• Trade

• Technology

What percentage of the gross domestic product did agriculture account for in pre-industrial societies?

• 30 to 40%

• 80 to 90%

• 10 to 20%

• 50 to 60%

What were the main goods traded over long distances historically?

• Spices, salt, wine, and olive oil

• Grains, fruits, vegetables, and meat

• Textiles, metals, and pottery

• Books, art, and jewelry

What major transformations took place in the production, processing, and distribution of food during the industrial revolution?

• Increased reliance on subsistence farming

• Productivity gains, specialization, and commercialization in agriculture

• Shift towards corporate farming

• Decrease in food production and increase in population

What is the definition of a food system?

• The production and consumption of food in a specific region

• A sequence of processes and infrastructure involving the growing, harvesting, storing, processing, packaging, transporting, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal of food

• The global trade of agricultural goods

• A network of grocery stores and restaurants

What are the three main types of agriculture models?

• Traditional farming, organic farming, and industrial farming

• Subsistence farming, commercial farming, and corporate farming

• Sustainable farming, intensive farming, and agribusiness

• Family farming, cooperative farming, and industrial farming

What percentage of the world's land surface is allocated to agriculture?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 37%

What is the purpose of wholesalers in the food distribution system?

• To reconcile the supply and demand in terms of volume, quantity, geography, and time

• To sell food directly to final consumers

• To store and distribute food items to individual outlets

• To negotiate directly with food sellers and purchasers

What is the main function of grocers in the food distribution system?

• To sell food directly to final consumers

• To reconcile the supply and demand in terms of volume, quantity, geography, and time

• To store and distribute food items to individual outlets

• To negotiate directly with food sellers and purchasers