Food Security Quiz

What is food security?

• The ability to grow food locally

• The ability to access safe and nutritious food at all times

• The surplus of food in developed countries

• The affordability of food in supermarkets

Which of the following is NOT a factor measured by the Global Food Security Index?

• Affordability of food

• Accessibility of food

• Safety of food

• Population density

What percentage of food consumed in Australia is grown locally?

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

• 100%

Which of the following is a major cause of food insecurity?

• Advanced technology

• High agricultural productivity

• Population growth

• Access to clean water

Which country is mentioned as being able to import all of its food needs due to its wealth?

• Australia

• India

• Singapore

• Brazil

What is the paradoxical relationship mentioned in relation to food insecurity?

• Increased food production leads to more food insecurity

• Food insecurity is often linked to obesity

• Food security decreases in developed countries

• Food is abundant in areas with high malnutrition rates

Which region has seen an increase in severe food insecurity since 2014?

• North America

• Western Europe

• Africa

• Australia

What is one of the challenges facing Australia as a major food producer?

• Increasing global demand for processed foods

• Declining agricultural productivity

• Surplus of agricultural land

• Decline in global trade

True or False: Australia produces three times as much food as it consumes.

• True

• False

True or False: Global food production currently provides fewer calories than are needed to feed the entire world.

• True

• False