Quiz on Terrestrial Food Production Systems and Food Choices

What is malnutrition?

• A diet that contains enough energy but lacks essential nutrients

• A lack of essential nutrients in the diet

• Excessive nourishment with too many calories

• A term for good nutrition

What determines food choice in different areas?

• Economic factors

• Climate and ecological conditions

• Cultural and religious influences

• Government regulations

What is a characteristic of commercial agriculture?

• Raising crops only for personal use

• Growing crops without the use of machinery

• Reliance on manual labor

• Large-scale production of crops for sale

What is a method to increase sustainability in food production systems?

• Reliance on monoculture farming

• Using fossil fuels extensively

• Growing crops that are not indigenous to the area

• Planting buffer zones around agricultural land

What is a disadvantage of no plough tillage?

• Increased energy inputs

• Reduction in water conservation

• Less soil erosion

• Disease carryover from previous crops

How can consumers reduce food waste?

• Shopping smart and storing food correctly

• Demanding flawless produce

• Throwing out leftovers

• Eating only organic food

What is a prediction for food supply in 2030?

• Increased use of land for crops

• No growth in food supplies

• Decrease in meat consumption

• Less calorie intake

What is a strategy to increase sustainability in agriculture?

• Increasing meat consumption

• Reducing food waste

• Using synthetic pesticides extensively

• Reliance on monoculture farming

What is a characteristic of organic farming?

• Supports healthy soil

• Requires high subsidies

• Uses synthetic pesticides extensively

• Lacks biodiversity

How can consumers drive more sustainable food production systems?

• Supporting products labeled as organic or Fairtrade

• Increasing food waste

• Eating more meat

• Demanding perfect produce