CH 9.1 Q EnvSci

What is the mission of Growing Power, Inc.?

• To provide affordable organic food

• To increase the use of solar electricity

• To export organic vegetables and herbs

• To raise awareness about urban farming

What type of farm is Growing Power, Inc.?

• A traditional rural farm

• An ecologically based urban farm

• A conventional industrial farm

• A marine aquaculture farm

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as being raised or grown by Growing Power, Inc.?

• Chickens

• Turkeys

• Cows

• Honeybees

What health problems do people in less-developed countries often face due to food security issues?

• Health problems from having too much to eat

• Health problems associated with not getting enough to eat

• Health problems from industrialized food production

• Health problems due to climate change

Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor influencing food supply?

• Poverty

• Education

• War

• Climate change

In more-developed countries, what type of health problems do people suffer from related to food security?

• Health problems from not getting enough to eat

• Health problems from industrialized food production

• Health problems from having too much to eat

• Health problems due to climate change

What do scientists project for the year 2050 regarding the global population and food insecurity?

• The global population will decrease significantly.

• Food insecurity will be eradicated.

• At least 9.8 billion people will need to be fed, almost half of whom will live in poverty and experience food insecurity.

• The majority of the global population will be wealthy.

What is food insecurity?

• The abundance of food supplies in wealthy nations.

• A condition where people have too much access to unhealthy food.

• Conditions under which people face chronic hunger, poor nutrition, and health problems due to poverty.

• A situation where people have sufficient funds for healthy food.

How many people in the world must survive on less than $3.10 a day?

• One out of ten people.

• Two out of ten people.

• Three out of ten people.

• Four out of ten people.

What is a common issue faced by many people in relation to food?

• They have too much access to a variety of food.

• They lack access/funds for healthy food.

• They prefer to eat unhealthy food.

• They have an overabundance of funds for food.