4.2 Food Security

• People have the economic and physical means to obtain food under the dimension of access
• The four dimensions of food security are independent of each other.

  False
• Civil wars in Syria led to widespread food shortages.


  True
• Proper food preparation contributes to good utilization in food security.

  True
• Greater agricultural production in a region leads to greater availability
• Factors that maintain continuous food security without disruptions.

  1️⃣ Stable government

  2️⃣ Reliable markets
• Rapid urbanization in Asia creates pressure on urban food supply
• Match the factor affecting food security with its impact:

  Climate Change ↔️ Reduced crop yields

  Population Growth ↔️ Increased demand for resources

  Conflict ↔️ Disruption of agricultural activities

  Economic Inequality ↔️ Unequal access to food
• Social support programs such as food subsidies can improve food access for low-income populations.


  True
• Match the international cooperation strategy with its description:

  Trade Agreements ↔️ Facilitate food import and export

  Development Aid ↔️ Boost agricultural productivity

  Coordinated Disaster Response ↔️ Address food shortages
• Arrange the four dimensions of food security in a logical sequence.

  1️⃣ Availability

  2️⃣ Access

  3️⃣ Utilization

  4️⃣ Stability
• The dimension of food security that addresses disruptions from natural disasters is stability
• What type of extreme weather in Sub-Saharan Africa affected maize harvests?

  Droughts
• What does higher agricultural production in a region lead to?

  Greater food availability
• What are the four dimensions of food security?

  Availability, access, utilization, stability
• Proper food preparation and diverse diets contribute to good utilization of food.


  True
• How does climate change affect food security?

  Reduced crop yields
• What is one example of economic inequality affecting food security?

  Malnourished children in Latin America
• Why is infrastructure development crucial for food security?

  Ensures food availability and access
• Trade agreements facilitate the import and export of food between countries
• Food security is when all people at all times have reliable physical and economic access
• What does utilization in food security ensure?

  Nutritious food consumption
• Match the factor affecting food security with its impact.

  Climate Change ↔️ Reduced crop yields

  Population Growth ↔️ Increased demand for food

  Conflict ↔️ Disrupted agricultural activities

  Economic Inequality ↔️ Unequal access to food
• Malnourished children in low-income households in Latin America are an example of economic inequality
• Stable governments and reliable markets are essential for food stability
• What does access in food security ensure?

  Economic and physical means
• Match the dimension of food security with its example:

  Availability ↔️ Higher agricultural production

  Access ↔️ Sufficient income to buy food

  Utilization ↔️ Proper food preparation

  Stability ↔️ Reliable markets
• Conflict can disrupt agricultural activities and displace farmers, leading to food shortages.


  True
• Steps to improve food production through sustainable agriculture.

  1️⃣ Adopt crop rotation

  2️⃣ Use precision farming

  3️⃣ Practice agroforestry
• What is the primary role of international cooperation in global food security?

  Enhancing availability, access, stability