Environmental Impact of Agriculture

The video tutorial guides students through an activity that explores the environmental and human impacts of food production from farm to fork. It covers the necessary materials, such as flowcharts and impact cards, and explains the steps involved in growing, harvesting, processing, and distributing crops. The tutorial highlights the use of natural resources, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste generation at each stage. It emphasizes the environmental costs associated with agricultural production and encourages students to think critically about these impacts.

What materials are needed for the activity described in the video?

• A map, a compass, and a ruler

• A computer, a projector, and a whiteboard

• A textbook, a pen, and a calculator

• A farm to fork flowchart, environmental impact card, and human impact coins

How many sections are there in the environmental footprint by food group card?

• Seven

• Five

• Eight

• Six

What is one of the natural resources required for crop growth?

• Water

• Metal

• Plastic

• Glass

What is emitted into the atmosphere when soil is tilled?

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

What is required to transport crops from the field to the processor?

• Electricity

• Fuel

• Solar power

• Wind energy

What can cause waste on the farm during the harvest phase?

• Crop loss due to pests or drought

• Lack of labor

• Too much rain

• Excessive sunlight

What is required to run refrigeration systems during distribution?

• Energy

• Wind turbines

• Solar panels

• Manual labor

What happens to products not used within their shelf life?

• They are recycled

• They are considered waste

• They are donated

• They are stored indefinitely

What is the environmental cost of producing agricultural crops referred to as?

• Coins

• Tokens

• Credits

• Points

What could an environmental scientist provide that is more detailed than the introductory look given?

• A simple diagram

• A detailed map

• A brief summary

• A comprehensive report