Deck 21: Hunger and the Global Environment

Question 1

Melissa works 2 jobs to support her 3 children. Due to her limited finances Melissa does not often eat 3 meals a day and worries about how and where she will get the next meal for herself and her children. Melissa is experiencing which of the following?

A) food insufficiency
B) food mismanagement
C) non-sustainable lifestyle
D) misallocation of resources

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What is meant by the human carrying capacity of the earth?

A) the number of tons of edible food that can be produced by all of the earth's cultivable land
B) the maximum number of people that the earth can support over time
C) the amount of oxygen consumed by all living organisms in relation to the amount of oxygen produced by all living plants
D) the total weight of all living organisms in relation to the weight of all non-living material including the earth's water mass

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following food recovery methods is considered 'non-perishable food collection?

A) Collect prepared foods from commercial kitchens.
B) Salvage perishable items from wholesalers and markets.
C) Gather crops from fields that either have already been harvested or are not profitable to harvest.
D) Collecting processed foods from wholesalers and markets

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following terms refers to limited or doubtful availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods?

A) food insecurity
B) food insufficiency
C) food vulnerability
D) food precariousness

Question 5

Which of the following is Canada's only national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting child nutrition?

A) Breakfast for Learning
B) Goodwill Food Assistance
C) Meals for Children
D) Food Security for Children

Question 6

The worst famine in the 20^th century occurred in which country?

A) India
B) China
C) Africa
D) Ireland

Question 7

What is the approximate yearly increase in the world's population?

A) 0.5 million
B) 12 million
C) 50 million
D) 70 million

Question 8

Approximately 2 billion people in the world have one of the following diseases, which one is it?

A) Iodine deficiency
B) iron-deficiency anemia
C) Vitamin A deficiency
D) Zinc deficiency

Question 9

Approximately what number of children worldwide die each year of malnutrition and malnutrition-related causes?

A) 50,000
B) 500,000
C) 1.2 million
D) 5.6 million

Question 10

What is administered by health-care workers to help treat the diarrhea and dehydration common to children suffering from diseases of poverty?

A) oral rehydration therapy
B) ozone purified waste water
C) protein-energy repletion formula
D) charcoal-filtered water and corn starch

Question 11

As you sit in the waiting room of a doctor's office leafing through a magazine, you see a letter to the editor about world hunger. In it, the author stated, "…and thus, hunger worsens poverty....". Does hunger worsen poverty?

A) Yes, but it can be corrected with appropriate access to reproductive health care.
B) No; if hungry people work hard enough they can work to get themselves out of poverty.
C) Yes, it propagates poverty by increasing the death rate and leaving many families as single-parent households.
D) Yes, hunger makes poverty worse by robbing a person of the good health and the physical and mental energy needed to be active and productive.

Question 12

What is the international poverty line per day for a single person?

A) $1.08
B) $3.75
C) $5.15
D) $10.00

Question 13

According to Statistics Canada, approximately what percentage of Canadian children under 18 years lived in low-income families?

A) 1/25
B) 1/15
C) 1/10
D) 1/3

Question 14

Which of the following is the primary cause for hunger in Canada and in less developed countries?

A) poverty
B) high cost of food
C) excessive food waste
D) lack of nutrition education

Question 15

Approximately what fraction of the Canadian population lives in a general state of poverty?

A) 1/3
B) 1/5
C) 1/10
D) 1/20

Question 16

Which of the following nutrients is being distributed to millions of children worldwide to help reduce measles mortality?

A) iron
B) iodine
C) protein
D) vitamin A

Question 17

In an effort to reduce morbidity and mortality, which of the following would be a first course of action for a Peace Corps volunteer to correct the prevalence of diarrhea in a small village where she is working?

A) implementing oral rehydration therapy for those who are dehydrated
B) implementing oral refeeding therapy for those who are malnourished
C) ensuring there is enough fortified rice for all the women and children
D) distributing as many medications to the village people as she can obtain

Question 18

What fraction of children worldwide are born underweight?

A) 1/10
B) 1/6
C) 1/3
D) 1/2

Question 19

A period of extreme food shortage resulting in widespread starvation and death is known by which of the following terms?

A) plague
B) famine
C) food poverty
D) food insecurity

Question 20

Among malnourished populations worldwide, which of the following nutrients is least likely to be lacking?

A) iron
B) iodine
C) vitamin A
D) vitamin D

Question 21

About how many kcalories of fuel are used to produce 100 kcalories of grains?

A) 1 kcal
B) 33 kcal
C) 50 kcal
D) 75 kcal

Question 22

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Approximate number, in billions, of people in the world

Question 23

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Canada's only national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting child nutrition

Question 24

Which of the following contributes the least to the world's supply of food energy?

A) rice
B) corn
C) wheat
D) sorghum

Question 25

Which of the following is a feature of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's sustainable development strategy?

A) They promote protection of soil and water.
B) They frequently lead to higher crop prices.
C) They are designed to benefit mostly small family farms.
D) They tend to support the use of pesticides and fertilizers.

Question 26

What is aquaculture?

A) a seaweed growth system
B) the practice of fish farming
C) a water purification system
D) the raising of plants in a water environment

Question 27

Which of the following describes a known long-term relationship among poverty, hunger, and population growth?

A) As economic status improves, population growth rises.
B) As economic status improves, population growth diminishes.
C) Lack of natural resources rather than poverty is the most important contributor to overpopulation.
D) Over the past decade the increase in the world's food output has been greater than the increase in the world's population.

Question 28

On average, how many kilometers is a food item transported before a consumer eats it?

A) 25 kilometers
B) 100 kilometers
C) 750 kilometers
D) 1200 kilometers

Question 29

Which of the following is derived from renewable energy technologies?

A) oil
B) coal
C) biofuels
D) natural gas

Question 30

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Intermittent hunger caused by lack of money

Question 31

In the practice of agriculture, approximately what percentage more energy is required to produce most animal foods in comparison to grains?

A) 10 percent
B) 200 percent
C) 450 percent
D) 1000 percent

Question 32

How much more grain is consumed by livestock than by people?

A) one-half as much
B) about the same
C) 5 times as much
D) 10 times as much

Question 33

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
HungerCount, is published each October by which national organization?

Question 34

If the world's production of food energy were equally distributed among the world's population, approximately how many kcalories per day would be available to each person?

A) 650 kcal
B) 1000 kcal
C) 2720 kcal
D) 3750 kcal

Question 35

What is the nutritional advantage of eating range-fed buffalo?

A) The iron content is higher.
B) The nutrients are more stable and less prone to oxidation.
C) The fat content is lower and the fat has more omega-3 fatty acids.
D) There is a greater variety of phytonutrients, especially those that reduce risk of heart disease and cancer.

Question 36

Which of the following is a negative consequence that is known to occur as a result of farm irrigation?

A) It makes the soil more porous.
B) It helps preserve the water supply.
C) It contributes to soil preservation.
D) It increases the salt content in the soil.

Question 37

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
The primary cause of hunger

Question 38

Which of the following is the least likely factor to affect world population growth?

A) birth rates
B) death rates
C) standard of living
D) scientific knowledge

Question 39

Which of these terms describes agricultural practices that are designed to minimize use of energy and chemicals?

A) integrated production
B) progressive agriculture
C) sustainable agriculture
D) resource management production

Question 40

What is the chief reason why people living in poverty and hunger bear numerous children?

A) Birth control expenses are prohibitive.
B) To ensure that some of the children survive to adulthood.
C) The low educational level of adults limits their understanding of family planning.
D) The parents seek greater fulfillment through having more children since there are few other interests in their lives.

Question 41

List reasons for the lack of qualified people to self-enroll in federal food assistance programs.

Question 42

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Percentage of people added to the world's population who are born into poverty

Question 43

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Term that describes using resources at a replaceable rate with no net accumulation of pollution

Question 44

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Coal belongs to this type of fuel

Question 45

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Percentage of energy used that is consumed by the food industry

Question 46

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Number of kilometers, on average, a food item is transported before it is eaten

Question 47

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Number of kilograms of grain needed to produce 1 kilogram of animal weight gain

Question 48

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Produced in large quantities by cows

Question 49

List and discuss the causes of hunger in Canada. What population groups are most vulnerable?

Question 50

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Type of water pollution caused by runoff

Question 51

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Approximate number of cultivated crops in the world today

Question 52

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Approximate amount, in $/day, of the international poverty line for individuals

Question 53

List and explain 4 common methods of food recovery.

Question 54

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Treatment for diarrhea-related dehydration

Question 55

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Extreme scarcity of food

Question 56

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Number of children, in millions, under age 5 with vitamin A deficiency

Question 57

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
Percent of the world's population with iron-deficiency anemia

Question 58

Define the subcategories of food security and food insecurity.

Question 59

MATCHING
a.1
b.8
c.20
d.30
e.6.7
f.80
g.150
h.95
i.1200 j. Fossil
j.CHOICE BLANK
k.Famine
l.Methane
m.Irrigation
n.Non-point
o.Poverty
p.Sustainable
q.Breakfast for Learning
r.Food insecurity
s.Food Banks Canada
t.ORT
This source of water for crops increases the salinity of the soil

Question 60

What is the hunger-obesity paradox?

Question 61

What is meant by non-point water pollution?

Question 62

Discuss how overpopulation is related to the world hunger problem.

Question 63

What are the disadvantages of consuming food that was grown far away?

Question 64

List 8 environmentally friendly food-related choices that involve food shopping, gardening, cooking food, use of kitchen appliances, and cleanup/waste disposal.

Question 65

What is meant by biodiversity and how does it affect world food production?

Question 66

Discuss the advantages of obtaining foods grown locally versus globally.

Question 67

List ways that consumers can plan healthy, thrifty meals.

Question 68

Compare and contrast the requirements for production of animal foods versus plant foods.

Question 69

Discuss 5 environmental problems that limit food production.

Question 70

Give 5 examples each of cultivation practices used in sustainable and non-sustainable agriculture.

Question 71

Describe 4 ways in which major improvements could be made in worldwide environmental problems.