WorksheetsFood Waste and Water Check up
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What type of gas is emitted from landfills as a result of food (or organic matter) breaking down without the presence of oxygen?
OXYGEN
GREENHOUSE
METHANE
Roughly, how much of the food we produce gets wasted in America?
15%
25%
40%
65%
75%
Why don't farmers donate food?
Farmers are greedy
Farmers do not know how
It's cheaper to throw away food
Expiration dates must be strictly followed.
true
false
Wasted food creates methane, a greenhouse gas.
true
false
Choose the best way to help farmers donate food:
to be guilted to donate
tax breaks
a public service announcement
Where does most food go to waste?
During transportation
On farms
In supermarkets
At home
Which is not the right way to reduce food waste?
Save leftovers
Store food correctly
Shop smart
Give it to stray dogs/cats
Compost if you can
Food freezing is a way to avoid food waste
True
False
Which food is wasted most in the USA and United Kingdom?
Vegetables
Milk
Fruit
Bread
Cheese
Significant Food Loss also occurs on fishing boats. Choose the 1 answer that is the largest contributing factor.
Ugly fish
Fish that are discarded because they are not the intended catch
Damage to fish due to handling
Discarded fish due to low prices
What resturants sell
Significant Food Loss occurs at Produce Packing Houses and Manufacturing Facilities. Choose the best 3 choices of waste
Ugly produce
Trimming off edible portions (cauliflower)
Employee theft
Employee education & training
All of the following EXCEPT one are causes of food waste in homes. Which one is not?
Customers buy more than they can use in a reasonable time
Food goes bad before being used
People cook too much food for the meals
People add unnecessary items to recipes
Which of the following is NOT a main cause of water shortages?
wild animals contaminating water
droughts
overpopulation
inefficient use of water
Why does water shortage occur? Choose the best choice
Growing water demand and reducing water supply
Growing water demand and growing water supply
Reducing water demand and reducing water supply
Reducing water demand and growing water supply
Worldwide, the largest use of freshwater is from...
Domestic use (in the household)
Industrial use (in factories, to make things)
Agricultural use (in farms, to water plants)
Look at that flow. Who is this guy?
Rosen
Trump
Gretzky
Obama
Look at this multi sport, 5 star recruit! STUD. Who is this guy?
Rosen
Marshall Mathers
Kid Rock
Big Sean
Stevie Wonder
