Exploring Food Production and Storage

What are some key principles of sustainable agriculture?

• Key principles of sustainable agriculture include crop rotation, organic farming, integrated pest management, conservation of water and soil, and promoting biodiversity.

• Neglecting soil health

• Monoculture farming

• Use of synthetic fertilizers only

How does crop rotation contribute to soil health?

• Enhances water retention in all crops

• Crop rotation contributes to soil health by preventing nutrient depletion, reducing erosion, and disrupting pest cycles.

• Increases soil acidity

• Promotes monoculture farming

Name a common food preservation technique that uses heat.

• Freezing

• Canning

• Fermentation

• Dehydration

What is the purpose of canning in food preservation?

• The purpose of canning in food preservation is to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life by sealing food in airtight containers and heating them.

• To dehydrate food and reduce its moisture content.

• To enhance the flavor of food by adding spices.

• To freeze food for long-term storage.

How does dehydration help in preserving food?

• Dehydration adds moisture to food, enhancing flavor.

• Dehydration helps preserve food by removing moisture, preventing spoilage and microbial growth.

• Dehydration makes food taste fresher and more appealing.

• Dehydration increases the nutritional value of food.

What impact does climate change have on crop yields?

• Crop yields remain unaffected by climate change.

• Climate change increases crop yields by providing more rainfall.

• Climate change generally reduces crop yields due to extreme weather, temperature changes, and increased pests.

• Climate change leads to more stable weather patterns for crops.

How can extreme weather events affect food production?

• Extreme weather events can improve crop quality.

• Extreme weather events can damage crops, reduce yields, and disrupt agricultural practices.

• Extreme weather events only affect livestock, not crops.

• Extreme weather events have no impact on food production.

What are the effects of drought on agricultural practices?

• Drought increases crop yields significantly.

• Drought leads to a surplus of water resources.

• Drought has no effect on irrigation practices.

• Drought negatively impacts crop yields, increases irrigation costs, and may force changes in crop selection.

What is post-harvest management and why is it important?

• Post-harvest management is irrelevant to crop quality.

• It is the process of planting new crops immediately after harvest.

• Post-harvest management is only about marketing crops.

• Post-harvest management is the handling of crops after harvest, important for reducing losses and ensuring quality.

How can proper storage reduce food waste?

• Proper storage has no impact on food freshness or safety.

• Proper storage reduces food waste by extending the shelf life of food and preventing spoilage.

• Proper storage encourages overbuying and hoarding of food items.

• Proper storage increases food prices and reduces accessibility.