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Worksheets"Fate of Food"
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Agriculture contributes to global warming by:
Releasing methane from livestock
Absorbing carbon dioxide
Reducing greenhouse gases
Cooling the atmosphere
The passage mentions several environmental impacts of traditional livestock production. Which of the following is one of them?
Deforestation
Increased biodiversity
Reduction in greenhouse gases
Improved water quality
The process and benefits of vertical farming as explained in the passage are:
It involves growing crops in stacked layers and offers benefits like efficient use of space and resources.
It is a traditional farming method that uses horizontal fields and requires more water.
It is a method of farming that relies solely on natural sunlight and open fields.
It involves the use of genetically modified organisms to increase crop yield.
How does aeroponic indoor production differ from traditional farming methods?
Aeroponic indoor production uses soil, while traditional farming does not.
Aeroponic indoor production requires less water and no soil, unlike traditional farming.
Aeroponic indoor production is done outdoors, while traditional farming is done indoors.
Aeroponic indoor production uses more land compared to traditional farming.
What are the advantages of vertical farming for growing lettuce, according to the passage?
Increased yield and reduced water usage
Higher labor costs and increased energy consumption
Limited space and reduced crop variety
Increased pest problems and soil degradation
What are the advantages of using solar-powered or wind-powered vertical farms according to the AeroFarms folks?
They reduce energy costs and carbon footprint.
They increase water usage.
They require more land space.
They are less efficient than traditional farms.
Why is it appealing to have vertical farms in urban areas instead of rural areas?
They require less space and can be closer to consumers.
They are more cost-effective in rural areas.
Urban areas have more available land.
Rural areas have better infrastructure for vertical farms.
What are the challenges mentioned about lab-grown meat?
High production costs and scalability issues
Lack of consumer acceptance
Environmental concerns
All of the above
What are the odds that 3D-printed muscle tissue will be available and affordable in the foreseeable future?
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Unlikely
Very unlikely
Why does vertical farming reduce the risk of disease impacting our food?
Vertical farming requires less water
Traditionally farmed foods use more water
Vertically farmed foods have more nutrients
Vertically farmed foods tend to travel less distance to get to the consumer
Are vertically farmed foods impacted by weather?
No, as they are grown indoors
Yes, as cloudy days would reduce the amount of sunlight the food gets
Yes, weather conditions like snow make it hard to grow food, as it is too cold for most crops
Amanda Little is a/an ___________
environmental journalist
farmer
military correspondent
inventor
What is a downside of 3D printing meat?
It harms animals
It is expensive
It is difficult to make adequate quantities to eat
It causes a lot of pollution
