Food in the UK

"The distance that food travels from producer to consumer"

What is this a definition of?

• Seasonality

• Food miles

• Carbon footprint

• Organic food

Which of these foods cannot be grown in the UK due to our climate?

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Which of the following is a good example of out of season food being available due to imports?

• Strawberries in June

• Carrots in October

• Raspberries in December

• Brussel sprouts in January

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the growth in food imports to the UK

• Population growth

• Increased wealth

• Cheaper and faster transportation

• Foreign food is better quality

A wide range of _______ programmes on TV have popularised new foods and recipes that people want to buy and eat

True or false: farming is an increasingly popular career in the UK meaning that food production is increasing

• True

• False

Which of these is NOT considered a 'high-value food' that the UK might important from Kenya when they are out of season in the UK?

• Green beans

• Mangetout

• Potatoes

• Baby sweetcorn

The UK imports what percentage of total food consumed?

• 10%

• 35%

• 46%

• 65%