The Global Food System Is Also A Victim Of Covid

The Global Food System Is Also A Victim Of Covid

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The video discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food insecurity in the U.S., highlighting the economic factors leading to increased hunger. It examines the challenges faced by the food supply chain and the role of government programs like SNAP in addressing these issues. The video also explores potential solutions, such as direct farm-to-consumer sales and the importance of public-private partnerships in future crises.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons for the increase in food insecurity during the pandemic?

A decrease in food production

A shortage of grocery stores

An increase in food prices

Economic factors leading to job losses

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant factor that differentiates the current food insecurity from past famines?

An increase in food prices

An abundance of food but distribution challenges

A decrease in global population

A lack of food production

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did some farmers adapt to the supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic?

By increasing food prices

By exporting more food

By reducing food production

By selling directly to consumers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of SNAP in addressing food insecurity?

It reduces food prices in stores

It provides direct food deliveries to homes

It supplies food to restaurants

It offers financial assistance for purchasing food

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program?

It supports farmers and helps distribute food to those in need

It aims to reduce food prices globally

It focuses on exporting food to other countries

It provides loans to grocery stores

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional challenges have exacerbated food insecurity during the pandemic?

Increased food exports

Natural disasters and climate change

Decreased demand for food

A surplus of food production

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has Feeding America responded to the increased need during the pandemic?

By quadrupling their disaster relief budget

By increasing food prices

By reducing food distribution

By closing food banks