Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

The video explores the evolution of agriculture, highlighting advancements like GMOs and industrialization. It discusses the impact of government policies and trade agreements on global agriculture, environmental concerns such as water usage and biodiversity loss, and challenges in food distribution. The video also covers sustainable practices like urban farming and Fair Trade, emphasizing the need for ethical and sustainable food production.

What was one of the main outcomes of the Green Revolution?

• Rise in the use of genetically modified organisms

• Increase in the use of organic farming

• Reduction in the use of chemical fertilizers

• Decrease in food production

How has the industrialization of agriculture affected small family farms?

• It has led to more government support

• It has reduced their market share

• It has increased their production costs

• It has made it easier for them to compete

What is a consequence of using growth hormones in livestock?

• Reduced antibiotic use

• Faster growth and larger size

• Decreased animal size

• Increased food safety

How did NAFTA impact agricultural trade between the United States and Mexico?

• It reduced the cost of production in Mexico

• It increased trade barriers

• It led to a decrease in U.S. exports to Mexico

• It made trade easier and cheaper

What environmental issue is exacerbated by increased irrigation in agriculture?

• Improved water quality

• Water pollution from runoff

• Increased biodiversity

• Decreased water runoff

What is a food desert?

• An area with abundant fresh food

• A place with excessive food waste

• An area lacking access to healthy food

• A region with no food production

What is one benefit of community-supported agriculture (CSA)?

• Higher risk for farmers

• Increased food miles

• Decreased local food supply

• Reduced pollution

How does urban farming contribute to sustainable agriculture?

• By providing fresh food in urban areas

• By reducing green spaces

• By increasing food miles

• By decreasing recreational activities

What is a characteristic of organic farming?

• Reliance on GMOs

• Use of chemical fertilizers

• Increased air pollution

• Focus on natural methods

What is a value-added crop?

• A crop that is processed to increase its value

• A crop that is grown without water

• A crop that is sold raw

• A crop that is not used in trade