Feeding the World Quiz

What is the estimated global population by 2050?

• 7 billion

• 8 billion

• 9 billion

• 10 billion

What percentage of food grown goes bad before reaching shops?

• 25%

• 33%

• 50%

• 75%

How much food do British families waste each year?

• 5.5 million tonnes

• 7.6 million tonnes

• 6.6 million tonnes

• 4.5 million tonnes

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What is one reason why food goes bad during transport?

• Too much food is grown

• Transport is slow

• Food is too expensive

• People don't want it

What is a suggested way to help reduce food waste?

• Buy only expensive food

• Choose to buy 'ugly' fruits and vegetables

• Buy food from far away

• Throw away old food

What is Genetic Modification of plants used for?

• To make food taste better

• To help fruits stay fresh during transport

• To grow food faster

• To change the color of fruits

What is one change needed to feed the world by 2050?

• More food waste

• Less food production

• Better road systems in poor countries

• More fast food restaurants

What is a major problem in distributing food?

• Slow transport

• Too much food variety

• Too many supermarkets

• High prices

What should consumers check when buying food?

• The packaging size

• Where the food comes from

• The price only

• The brand name

What is a common reason for food waste in households?

• Food is too healthy

• Food is too cheap

• Food is not fresh

• People can't eat it all before the sell-by date