WorksheetsFood Security
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Impacts of food insecurity can be .......... (check all that apply)
population growth
conflict
forced migration
regional food scarcity
What percentage of the world population was affected by hunger in 2022?
7.9%
9.2%
6.8%
5.6%
How many people were estimated to face hunger in 2022?
Between 500 and 600 million
Between 600 and 700 million
Between 691 and 783 million
Between 800 and 900 million
Which regions made progress towards reducing hunger from 2021 to 2022?
Western Asia and the Caribbean
Asia and Latin America
All regions of Africa
Europe and North America
Food security means access to
any type of food
safe, nutritious food to sustain a healthy lifestyle
available food and the knowledge to prepare that food
enough healthy food to sustain a safe lifestyle
The six main factors that negatively impact food security (challenges to food production) are
Water scarcity; increased rainfall; threats from non-native species; competition for land; the use of land for fuel instead of food; armed conflict
Rainfall variability; climate change; threats from non-native species; competition for land; the use of land for fuel instead of food; armed conflict
Threats from non-native species; exporting of food; trade agreements; competition for land; the use of land for fuel instead of food; armed conflict
Water scarcity; climate change; threats from non-native species; competition for land; the use of land for fuel instead of food; armed conflict
Water scarcity is the lack of access to enough safe, clean water to fulfill everyday needs. Water scarcity mainly effects food security because
Competition for water can lead to shortages and when there is not adequate water, food security is put at risk.
Water is needed for people to cook, wash and drink.
Massive amounts of water are needed for agriculture and leisure activities.
Prolonged periods of drought can cause soil erosion.
What is food security?
(Choose the BEST definition)
The state of not being able to access a reliable source of nutritious, healthy and affordable food
The state of being able to access a reliable source of nutritious, healthy and affordable food
The opposite of food insecurity
All of the above
Communities that are in a food desert are served by
Fast food stores, convenience stores, mini markets in gasoline stores
Cub foods
Whole foods
What is a way you can reduce food insecurity
Buy cheaper, less healthy options
petition for all stores to only carry healthy options
eliminate food waste
only buy packaged/processed foods.
Which of the following is a primary factor affecting food security?
Climate change
Technological advancements
Urbanization
Cultural diversity
What is the role of biodiversity in food security?
It reduces the variety of food available
It increases resilience to pests and diseases
It decreases agricultural productivity
It has no impact on food security
Which scientific method is commonly used to assess soil health for food production?
Spectroscopy
Chromatography
Microscopy
Electrophoresis
How does climate change impact food security?
By increasing crop yields
By stabilizing weather patterns
By causing extreme weather events
By reducing the need for irrigation
What is a sustainable agricultural practice that enhances food security?
Monoculture farming
Slash-and-burn agriculture
Crop rotation
Overfishing
