Deck 4: Food Systems and Security

Question 1

What best describes a staple crop:

A) foods that the population likes to eat
B) available all year round
C) good source of protein and fat
D) easy to grow, process and prepare
E) has high export market value

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In comparison to the hunter-gatherers' food system, the villagers' food system was most likely to:

A) have had a more varied range of foods available
B) be more nutritionally conducive to health
C) be more specialised
D) have a less reliable food supply
E) have provided less processed foods

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The best definition of food security is access to enough:

A) food to meet caloric requirements
B) quality food for a healthy and active life
C) safe food to prevent diarrhoea
D) food that the population enjoys eating
E) food that is protected from damage

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Australia has a highly developed food system. To simplify this complex system, the food supply can be broken down to three levels. These three main organisational levels are:

A) growing food, wholesale and retail
B) primary production, food processing and retail
C) farming, advertising and consumption
D) primary production, secondary production and tertiary production
E) primary production, food processing and consumption

Question 5

A multinational food company is defined as one which has:

A) multiple branches within a country
B) a multi-million dollar turnover
C) over 100 employees
D) a legal base in one country and operates in others
E) unethical practices

Question 6

List three advantages of modern transport systems on the food supply.

Question 7

Identify five alternative food systems.

Question 8

Identify five key drivers of food systems change. Provide two examples of each driver.

Question 9

Outline the inputs required for food production, the current threats to these inputs and potential solutions.

Question 10

Explain why a biodiverse food supply is essential for health.