3.6.1.1 Food Miles and Carbon Footprint

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    • Food miles refer to the distance food travels from where it is grown to where it is consumed
    • The carbon footprint of food includes greenhouse gas emissions from production, transportation, and consumption.
    • What are the food miles of locally sourced produce compared to globally sourced produce?
      Low
    • The carbon footprint of locally sourced produce is lower
    • Why does importing apples from New Zealand increase their carbon footprint compared to locally grown apples in the UK?
      Extensive transportation
    • Growing food is a factor contributing to the carbon footprint of food.
    • Match the food type with its carbon footprint (kg CO2e per kg):
      Beef ↔️ 13.6
      Chicken ↔️ 4.5
      Tomatoes ↔️ 1.1
      Lettuce ↔️ 0.3
    • How many kilograms of greenhouse gases are emitted to produce 1 kg of beef?
      13.6 kg
    • The transportation of food contributes to its carbon footprint
    • Chicken has a lower carbon footprint per kilogram compared to beef.
    • Steps in the environmental impact of food miles:
      1️⃣ Longer distances traveled
      2️⃣ Increased fuel consumption
      3️⃣ Greenhouse gas emissions
      4️⃣ Higher carbon footprint
    • What type of emissions are released when fossil fuels are burned for food transportation?
      Greenhouse gases
    • Globally sourced food has lower food miles and a lower carbon footprint compared to locally sourced food.
      False
    • Locally grown tomatoes have a lower environmental impact compared to those imported from abroad
    • Higher food miles lead to a higher carbon footprint due to increased fossil fuel use.
    • What is the relationship between food miles and carbon footprint for locally grown apples?
      Low food miles, low carbon footprint
    • Steps in reducing food miles and carbon footprint:
      1️⃣ Choose locally sourced foods
      2️⃣ Reduce transportation needs
      3️⃣ Lower greenhouse gas emissions
      4️⃣ Support environmental sustainability
    • Why do imported mangoes have a higher carbon footprint than locally grown apples?
      Longer transportation
    • The carbon footprint of food includes emissions from transportation, storage, and consumption.
    • The use of fertilizers in growing food contributes to its carbon footprint
    • Match the factor contributing to the carbon footprint of food with its description:
      Growing ↔️ Use of fertilizers and equipment
      Transportation ↔️ Distance food travels
      Storage ↔️ Energy for refrigeration
      Processing ↔️ Energy for packaging
    • Which food type emits the most greenhouse gases per kilogram, according to the table in the study material?
      Beef
    • What is the carbon footprint of food?
      Total greenhouse gas emissions
    • One factor contributing to the carbon footprint of food is the use of fertilizer in growing
    • What are food miles related to in terms of the carbon footprint of food?
      Transportation
    • Producing 1 kg of beef emits approximately 13.6 kg of greenhouse gases.
    • Steps in the lifecycle of food that contribute to its carbon footprint.
      1️⃣ Growing
      2️⃣ Transportation
      3️⃣ Storage
      4️⃣ Processing
    • What is the environmental impact of food miles?
      Increases carbon footprint
    • Higher food miles lead to increased consumption of fossil fuels and greater greenhouse gas emissions
    • Match the food source with its food miles and carbon footprint:
      Locally Grown Apples ↔️ Low food miles, low carbon footprint
      Imported Mangoes ↔️ High food miles, high carbon footprint
    • What are the key factors influencing food miles and carbon footprint?
      Transportation, refrigeration, processing
    • Purchasing food from nearby farms is known as local sourcing
    • Why does seasonal eating reduce the carbon footprint of food?
      Less energy for storage
    • Sustainable transport methods, such as rail, lower fuel usage and emissions.