WorksheetsGlobal Food Systems Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How many firms control 28 per cent of all food production?
15
10
5
20
What is the main argument of TNCs for using genetically modified (GM) crops?
To limit consumer choices
To meet growing demand for food production
To increase food prices
To reduce food production
What is the main purpose of artificial additives in food and drink?
To reduce shelf life
To lower production costs
To extend shelf life
To decrease attractiveness
What percentage of bakery items and salad sold in bags are thrown away by supermarkets?
Over 60%
Over 40%
Around 20%
Less than 10%
How many people in the world are overweight?
Around 5 billion
Around 500 million
Around 3 billion
Around 1.9 billion
What is the main use of almost half of all the grain harvested worldwide?
Waste disposal
Human consumption
Animal feed, biofuels, or raw materials for industry
Food processing
What is the main impact of cheap processed foods according to the text?
Reduces TNC profits
Affects health and raises TNC profits
Has no impact
Improves health
What is the main concern regarding the global population and food demand?
Increasing food waste
Decreasing food production
Meeting the increased demand
Reducing food consumption
What is the main impact of food TNCs on the lives of the undernourished population?
They are largely invisible to the TNCs
They are given priority by the TNCs
They are provided with free food by the TNCs
They are not affected by the TNCs
What is the main concern regarding the use of GM foods according to the text?
Indirect entry into the food chain
Increased production costs
Limited consumer choices
Decreased demand for food production
