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Food technology year 11 Prelin: Food availability and selection

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Technology allows us to have a wide variety of food to choose

from each day.

 

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Processing a food in some way before sale is called value adding.

 

 

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Inflation improves peoples living standards.

 

 

 

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Hydroponic technology is an example of:

a)

Emerging technology

b)

Historical farming technique

c)

Unsustainable farming

5.

Over-cropping can result in more income for the farmer.

 

 

a)

True

b)

False

6.

A market economy exists when a government owns most basic

industries.

 

a)

True

b)

False

7.

What is absolute poverty?

 

 

a)

people do not have enough money for basic needs.

b)

people do not have enough money to afford the ' normal' standards for that society.

8.

What is relative poverty?

 

 

a)

people do not have enough money for basic needs.

b)

people do not have enough money to afford the ' normal' standards for that society.

9.

why Australia cannot be called a developing nation?

 

 

a)

Most people have access to safe drinking water and food, education and healthcare.

b)

It already has a full population of people

10.

A staple food is defined as:

a)

A food obtained only from crops

b)

A food commonly eaten at family gatherings

c)

A food that is part of the daily diet in a particular country

d)

A food that is in short supply within a particular country or region

11.

Which of the following statements are all relevant to food security?

 

a)

Availability, land grabbing, stability and quality

b)

Affordability, stability, financialisation and quality

c)

Availability, stability, affordability and quality

12.

How does education impact food choice?

4 lines
13.

Historical factors that have influenced the foods we have today include:

a)

Staple foods, global migration and the goldrush

b)

Development of canning, pasteurisation and freeze drying

c)

Development of drones, the microwave and artificial sweeteners

d)

The use of tariffs, embargoes and subsidies

14.

Technological factors that have influenced the foods we have today include:

a)

Use of driverless trucks, drones for farming and temperature monitored food storage.

b)

Development of freeze drying, pasteurisation and staple foods

c)

Development of drones, the microwave and global migration

d)

The use of tariffs, embargoes and subsidies

15.

The food available to Australian Aboriginals prior to the arrival of Europeans can be described as:

a)

Limited and unhealthy

b)

Abundant all year round

c)

Seasonal and consisted of food from all over the world

d)

Seasonal, varied and consisted of various native foods

16.

An embargo is defined as:

a)

A free trade arrangement made between two countries

b)

A payment made to farmers to encourage local production

c)

A tax put on imported goods so locally produced food can be more competitive in price

d)

A partial or complete ban of trade with a particular group or country

17.

Absolute poverty is defined as:

a)

A time of high economic growth and large consumer spending

b)

A situation where an individual or country is unable to provide basic needs for a long period of time and is life threatening.

c)

A situation where an individual cannot afford to satisfy one or more basic needs, and falls below the rest of the community.

d)

A situation of having limited income but still enough to supply basic needs.

18.

Age, gender, activity level are P (a)   factors that impact food choice.

19.

Hunger, appetite and satiety are examples of which factors affecting food selection?

a)

Social

b)

Physiological

c)

Psychological

d)

Economic

20.

A food allergy is an example of what type of factor affecting food selection:

a)

Psychological

b)

Social

c)

Physiological

d)

Economic

21.

How has social media impacted food choice in Australia, use examples in your answer.

4 lines
22.

How has migration impacted food availability in Australia, give examples?

4 lines
23.

Wattle seed: What factor has made this available for customers?

a)

physiological factors

b)

Accessibility

c)

Price

d)

Farming practices

24.

The difference between an food allergy and a food intolerance is:

a)

An allergy involves an immune system response, and an intolerance is a sensitivity.

b)

There is no difference

c)

Both can cause anaphylaxis

d)

Both involve an immune system response

25.

Which of the following are social factors affecting food selection:

a)

Values, beliefs and habits

b)

Aroma, taste and texture

c)

Traditions and culture, media and peer group

d)

Attitudes, experiences and emotions

26.

A factor that may affect food availability is:

a)

Global migration resulting in the introduction of international foods such as fetta cheese

b)

Development of new technology such as canning leading to more products available at the supermarket

c)

An embargo placed on a country meaning no foods from that country can come into Australia

d)

All of the above

27.

Age, activity, gender and body size relate to which factor affecting food selection?

a)

Physiological

b)

Economic

c)

Social

d)

Psychological

28.

Household roles and structure relates to which factor affecting food selection?

a)

Physiological

b)

Economic

c)

Social

d)

Psychological

29.

Name some ecomonic factors that impact food availability and selection?

4 lines
30.

Having a limited income meaning you cannot eat out as much relates to which factor affecting food selection:

a)

Physiological

b)

Economic

c)

Social

d)

Psychological

31.

The type of employment you have relates to which factor affecting food selection?

a)

Economic

b)

Psychological

c)

Physiological

d)

Social

32.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

33.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

34.

Hydroponics: what factor has made this available to customers

a)

Price

b)

Technology

c)

Farming practices

d)

Physiological factors

35.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

36.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

37.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

38.

How does technology impact food availability?

4 lines
39.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

40.

A staple food is defined as:

a)

A food obtained only from crops

b)

A food commonly eaten at family gatherings

c)

A food that is part of the daily diet in a particular country

d)

A food that is in short supply within a particular country or region

41.

Historical factors that have influenced the foods we have today include:

a)

Staple foods, global migration and the goldrush

b)

Development of canning, pasteurisation and freeze drying

c)

Development of drones, the microwave and artificial sweeteners

d)

The use of tariffs, embargoes and subsidies

42.

How does lifestyle impact food choice?

4 lines
43.

Technological factors that have influenced the foods we have today include:

a)

Use of driverless trucks, drones for farming and temperature monitored food storage.

b)

Development of freeze drying, pasteurisation and staple foods

c)

Development of drones, the microwave and global migration

d)

The use of tariffs, embargoes and subsidies

44.

A staple food is defined as:

a)

A food obtained only from crops

b)

A food commonly eaten at family gatherings

c)

A food that is part of the daily diet in a particular country

d)

A food that is in short supply within a particular country or region

45.

Historical factors that have influenced the foods we have today include:

a)

Staple foods, global migration and the goldrush

b)

Development of canning, pasteurisation and freeze drying

c)

Development of drones, the microwave and artificial sweeteners

d)

The use of tariffs, embargoes and subsidies

46.

Technological factors that have influenced the foods we have today include:

a)

Use of driverless trucks, drones for farming and temperature monitored food storage.

b)

Development of freeze drying, pasteurisation and staple foods

c)

Development of drones, the microwave and global migration

d)

The use of tariffs, embargoes and subsidies

47.

The food available to Australian Aboriginals prior to the arrival of Europeans can be described as:

a)

Limited and unhealthy

b)

Abundant all year round

c)

Seasonal and consisted of food from all over the world

d)

Seasonal, varied and consisted of various native foods

48.

How do social factors impact food choice, give examples

4 lines
49.

An embargo is defined as:

a)

A free trade arrangement made between two countries

b)

A payment made to farmers to encourage local production

c)

A tax put on imported goods so locally produced food can be more competitive in price

d)

A partial or complete ban of trade with a particular group or country

50.

Absolute poverty is defined as:

a)

A time of high economic growth and large consumer spending

b)

A situation where an individual or country is unable to provide basic needs for a long period of time and is life threatening.

c)

A situation where an individual cannot afford to satisfy one or more basic needs, and falls below the rest of the community.

d)

A situation of having limited income but still enough to supply basic needs.

51.

Hunger, appetite and satiety are examples of which factors affecting food selection?

a)

Social

b)

Physiological

c)

Psychological

d)

Economic

52.

A food allergy is an example of what type of factor affecting food selection:

a)

Psychological

b)

Social

c)

Physiological

d)

Economic

53.

The difference between an food allergy and a food intolerance is:

a)

An allergy involves an immune system response, and an intolerance is a sensitivity.

b)

There is no difference

c)

Both can cause anaphylaxis

d)

Both involve an immune system response

54.

Which of the following are social factors affecting food selection:

a)

Values, beliefs and habits

b)

Aroma, taste and texture

c)

Traditions and culture, media and peer group

d)

Attitudes, experiences and emotions

55.

A factor that may affect food availability is:

a)

Global migration resulting in the introduction of international foods such as fetta cheese

b)

Development of new technology such as canning leading to more products available at the supermarket

c)

An embargo placed on a country meaning no foods from that country can come into Australia

d)

All of the above

56.

Age, activity, gender and body size relate to which factor affecting food selection?

a)

Physiological

b)

Economic

c)

Social

d)

Psychological

57.

How do food reactions impact food choice? Give examples

4 lines
58.

Household roles and structure relates to which factor affecting food selection?

a)

Physiological

b)

Economic

c)

Social

d)

Psychological

59.

What are value - added foods? Give examples

4 lines
60.

Having a limited income meaning you cannot eat out as much relates to which factor affecting food selection:

a)

Physiological

b)

Economic

c)

Social

d)

Psychological

61.

The type of employment you have relates to which factor affecting food selection?

a)

Economic

b)

Psychological

c)

Physiological

d)

Social

62.

What is the most common natural cause of famine in Australia?

a)

Bushfires

b)

Drought

c)

Tsunami

d)

Flooding

63.

Natural disasters affect:

a)

Soil

b)

Crop growth

c)

Food availability

d)

All mentioned

64.

Food is prioritised for civilians during war

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Remote locations, transport networks and mountainous coutryside are all examples of what influence?

a)

Climate

b)

Natural disasters

c)

Government policy

d)

Geography

66.

Low education levels limit knowledge about making healthy food choices.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Which faith doesn't eat beef?

a)

Christianity

b)

Jewish

c)

Muslim

d)

Hindu

68.

Name some social factors that impact food availability and selection?

4 lines
69.

What is a tax or duty to be paid on goods or services imported from another country?

a)

Free trade

b)

Tariff

c)

Globalisation

d)

Import restriction

70.

What is an advantage of multinationals for residents in developing countries?

a)

Job opportunities

b)

Profits

c)

Cheap labour

d)

Cheap land

71.

Multinationals reduce the amount of food available to local populations.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

The quality of transport doesn't affect the cost of food

a)

True

b)

False

73.

Which technology has created advances for farmers?

a)

Electricity

b)

Transport

c)

Refrigeration

74.

Climate change won't impact food security around the world.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

What is a government initative used to address the issue of unhealthy lifestyles?

a)

Australian Dietary Guidelines

b)

National Injury Prevention Strategy

c)

Stem Cell Therapies Mission

d)

Doctor Connect

76.

Why is obesity a common issue in Australia?

4 lines
77.

The economy of a developing country is usually?

a)

Less Stable with high inflation

b)

Stable & Strong

78.

What are examples of 2 common cash crops?

a)

Coffee

b)

Passionfruit

c)

Spices

d)

Cucumber

79.

Individuals with power to make decisions in developing countries are?

a)

Very Poor

b)

Middle Class

c)

Very Rich

80.

Which of the following are factors that impact Global Food Security?

a)

Poverty

b)

Population Growth

c)

Conflict

d)

Climate

81.

Which demographic is most likely to face Food Insecurity in Australia?

a)

Young people

b)

Low Income Earners

c)

Indigenous people

d)

Unemployed people

82.

According to the map, which Countries are LEAST at risk of Food Insecurity?

a)

United States of American

b)

Brazil

c)

France

d)

Australia

e)

Spain

83.

Food in the world is evenly distributed?

a)

True

b)

False

84.

'How much food is produced' relates to

a)

Food availability

b)

Food accessibility

c)

Food safety

d)

Food reliability

85.

'Can people afford food' relates to

a)

Food availability

b)

Food accessibility

c)

Food safety

d)

Food reliability

86.

If the price of food increases the poor will find food __________.

a)

cheap

b)

unaffordable

c)

easily

d)

free