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• What are the three essential global resources?

  Food, water, and energy
• Why is it difficult to measure food production?

  Not all foods have the same nutritional value
• What does food poverty measure?

  Malnutrition levels in a population
• What can malnourishment lead to?

  Serious health conditions like organ failure
• What are some health issues caused by malnourishment?

  Vitamin deficiencies and organ failure
• Which regions have higher rates of malnourishment?

  Africa and South Asia
• What is the malnourishment rate in Brazil and Uruguay?

  Less than 2.5%
• Why do Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco have low malnourishment rates?

  Recent government improvements in food distribution

  
• What percentage of food in the UK was grown domestically in 2018?

  53%

  
• Why does the UK import food?

  Limited space for farming and agriculture
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of importing food?

  Advantages:

  • Year-round produce availability
  • Access to exotic foods

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Increased greenhouse gas emissions
  • Farmers abroad may be underpaid
• What climate conditions are best for growing crops?

  Sunny with regular rainfall
• How does technology affect farming efficiency?

  Modern machinery speeds up harvesting
• What can cause crop failure?

  Diseases and pests attacking crops
• How does water stress affect farming?

  It limits the type and amount of food produced
• Which countries have an average consumption of less than 2000 calories?

  Mongolia, Chad, Angola, and Peru
• Why can a country be undernourished despite high food production?

  Food may be exported rather than consumed
• What factors contribute to growing food consumption worldwide?

  Increased wealth and better transport links
• What is food insecurity?

  Not having enough affordable, nutritious food
• What strategies are being used to tackle issues with imported food in the UK?

  • Agribusiness: Intensive farming and technology
  • Farm Shops: Direct sales to consumers
  • Organic Crops: Chemical-free farming
  • Fairtrade: Ensuring fair wages for farmers
• What is the highest food consumption region in the world?

  Northern hemisphere and Australia
• What is famine?

  A shortage of food leading to starvation
• What historical event is known as the Potato Famine?

  Crop failure in Ireland during 1845
• What type of climates should crops not be grown in?

  Unsuitable dry climates
• How does conflict affect local farming?

  It causes migration and loss of land
• What is a consequence of locals migrating due to conflict?

  Reduced food availability from crops and cattle
• What are the social impacts of food insecurity?

  Famine, undernutrition, and social unrest
• What can undernutrition lead to in children and pregnant women?

  It can be fatal
• How does hunger affect social stability?

  It increases anger towards the government
• What were the tortilla riots in Mexico about?

  Protests against rising bread costs
• What happens to soil due to increased farming pressure?

  It can suffer erosion and nutrient loss
• What is overgrazing?

  Cattle kill vegetation by staying too long
• What are shorter fallow periods?

  Less time for soil to rest between crops
• What is the impact of deforestation on farming?

  It reduces water storage and degrades soil
• What are the pros and cons of urban farming?

  Pros:

  • Utilizes wasted urban land
  • Improves urban environment
  • Allows residents to grow food

  
  

  Cons:

  • Not large-scale enough for cities
  • Cannot rear cattle in urban areas
• What are the benefits and drawbacks of sustainable fish and meat sources?

  Benefits:

  • Reduces environmental impact
  • Less soil erosion from sustainable meat

  
  

  Drawbacks:

  • Sustainable meat is less known
  • Not all countries adopt these practices
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of seasonal and local produce?

  Advantages:

  • Reduces food miles
  • Benefits local farmers

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Markets may not be accessible
  • Limited availability on certain days
• What are the pros and cons of reducing food waste?

  Pros:

  • Saves households money
  • Can be done by individuals

  
  

  Cons:

  • Supermarkets waste food instead of donating
  • Requires consumer awareness and effort
• What happens to food prices when food is limited?

  Food prices increase
• Who is most affected by rising food prices?

  The poorest families