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WorksheetsFN43 - 7.00 Food Production Systems
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 18mins
An advantage conventionally produced foods have over organically produced foods is:
fewer chemicals are used
their availability
they reduce pollution
they have more nutritional value
What is an example of a task a Family and Consumer Sciences Specialist would be responsible for in food production?
instructs hospital patients
is a home extension agent
teaches students
works in a test kitchen
As compared to conventionally grown tomatoes, organically grown tomatoes are:
the same size
usually cheaper
usually larger
usually more expensive
The careers involved in growing, processing, packaging, transporting, and consuming food are from which classification of industry?
food chain continuum
hospitality industry
service industry
technical trades
Road, sewage, electricity, water, and communication systems are all examples of what important factor of food distribution?
advertising
infrastructure
taxation
zoning regulations
Mike purchases a box of cereal that states the ingredients are organic. The cereal differs from conventional cereal in that it contains ingredients grown with:
man-made fertilizers
natural growth hormones
non synthetic fertilizers
only USDA-approved pesticides
Which is the correct sequence of steps food goes through in the farm-to-table process?
Consumed, distributed, manufactured, grown, processed, and harvested
Consumed, distributed, manufactured, processed, harvested, and grown
Grown, harvested, manufactured, processed, consumed, and distributed
Grown, harvested, processed, manufactured, distributed, and consumed
In the food chain continuum, New Product Developer is an example of a position at:
agriculture stations
distribution centers
manufacturing plants
packaging plants
As compared to organic produce, conventional produce will have:
greater flavor
enhanced color
more consistent shape
a shorter shelf life
Which is an example of a producer in the food production flow chart?
apple orchards
fast food
frozen dinners
refrigerated tankers
Organically and conventionally produced foods meet the same standards except in:
flavor
safety
shelf life
taste
Safety from food contamination is a major concern for employees connected to which farm-to-table process?
farmers/fishermen
food processors
restaurants
all processes in the food chain continuum
What do many consumers consider to be an advantage that hormone- and antibiotic-free meats have over conventionally produced meats?
greater availability
greater flavor
increased cost
fewer chemicals
An advantage of hormone-fed beef and poultry as compared with organic is:
a longer growth cycle to increase yield
a shorter growth cycle to reduce production costs
a smaller meat-to-bone ratio
increased tumor growth speeds identifying weak animals
The food chain continuum has careers that require every level of training. Which step in farm-to-table is most likely to have entry-level jobs for teens?
distribution
food service
manufacturing
quality control
The end user of a product or service is known as:
producer
customer
supplier
distributor
After defining your Target Market, you should determine:
the needs or wants of your target market
how you will fulfill the needs or wants of your target market
your flow of distribution
where your product will be produced
All of these are advantages of organic farming EXCEPT:
promote ecological harmony
encourages soil and water conservation
uses genetically modified seeds
encourages crop diversity
All of these are advantages to using conventional farming practices EXCEPT:
larger crop yields
uniform crops
water and soil conservation
lower production costs
All of these are in the "Market" part of the Distribution Process EXCEPT:
where your product will be produced
where your product will be received
how you will receive payment of your product
how you will distribute your product
