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"Moving Up the Food Chain"

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Factors that influenced the human diet in the past include (a)  

Choose from the below words
Technology and trade
Geographic location, hunting skills
Political systems and economy
Education and culture
2.

Which countries have historically relied more on pork?

3.

What is the main reason for the decline of some fisheries?

a)

Pollution

b)

Overfishing beyond sustainable capacity

c)

Climate change

d)

Natural disasters

4.

Match the following types of meat production with the year they accelerated and overtook beef.

a)

Pork

1.

1995

b)

Poultry

2.

1997

c)

Mutton

3.

1993

d)

Fish

4.

1999

5.

How did the cost of poultry compare to mutton in the year 1950?

a)

Poultry was less expensive than mutton.

b)

Poultry cost more than mutton.

c)

Poultry and mutton had the same price.

d)

Mutton was unavailable in 1950.

6.

The impact of the low price of chicken in the United States was that it became (a)   for everyday consumption.

Choose from the below words
a luxury item.
the meat of choice
rarely consumed.
only used for special occasions.
7.

Why is the growth of aquaculture important in the context of global food production?

a)

It reflects a reduction in global meat consumption.

b)

It signifies a transformation in dietary protein preferences.

c)

It has no impact on global food trends.

d)

It indicates a decline in aquaculture practices.

8.

The average American consumes (a)   pounds of grain per year.

Choose from the below words
500 pounds
1,000 pounds
1,400 pounds
2,000 pounds
9.

Which country is a distant second in egg production after China?

10.

The increase in India's milk production from 1970 to 1997 was (a)  

Choose from the below words
Fourfold
Fivefold
Sixfold
Sevenfold
11.

How does the carp polyculture system contribute to sustainable aquaculture practices?

a)

By minimizing the need for chemical fertilizers

b)

By enhancing water filtration

c)

By creating a self-sustaining environment

d)

By eliminating the need for human intervention

12.

In which year was poultry production anticipated to surpass beef production?

a)

2015

b)

2020

c)

2023

d)

2025

13.

What diet is associated with Italians who have a longer life expectancy?

a)

High-protein diet

b)

Mediterranean diet

c)

Low-carb diet

d)

Vegan diet

14.

What factor has contributed to the rise in global grain consumption annually?

a)

Reduction in grain-based diets

b)

Use of grain for biofuel production

c)

Decrease in global population

d)

Increase in grain prices

15.

"According to the American Health Association, peanut butter has 10 grams of protein per serving." (Ferguson, pg 10)

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

16.

_______ Farming is a type of farming which feeds a family or small group

a)

Subsistence

b)

Commercial

c)

Extensive

d)

Intensive

17.

Polyculture means

a)

growing only one crop

b)

growing crops from polynesia

c)

growing several different crops

d)

growing multicultural crops

18.

What do muscles need to work properly?

a)

Sugar

b)

Water

c)

Exercise and rest

d)

Salt

19.

True or False

It is always better to be a non-vegetarian.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

People in developed countries tend to eat more

a)

corn

b)

potatoes

c)

meat

d)

rice