Question 1

What is the provision of nutritious food that maintains a healthy and active life and respects the environment?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the forms of environmental degradation from the unsustainable inputs of global food production?

Accepted Answer

Floods can be a result of natural disasters such as heavy rainfall or hurricanes, and while they can certainly have negative impacts on food production, they are not necessarily a direct result of unsustainable inputs in global food production. The other three options are all forms of environmental degradation associated with unsustainable food production practices.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons making it more difficult to increase food production?

Accepted Answer

Crop-withering temperature increases, irrigation wells running dry, and a rapidly expanding population are all widely recognized factors that contribute to the challenge of increasing food production. Trouble with agricultural machines, while certainly a potential issue for individual farmers, is not a broad-based challenge to agricultural productivity.

Question 4

Which country did take the unusual step of buying or leasing land in other countries on which to grow grain for itself?

Accepted Answer

South Korea took the unusual step of buying or leasing land in other countries, such as Madagascar and Sudan, on which to grow grain for itself due to limited land and water resources at home.

Question 5

What are Western Europe's three largest wheat-producing countries?

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the three largest wheat-producing countries in Western Europe are the UK, France, and Germany.

Question 6

What is the solution for increasing global food yields?

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Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of effects from exposure to persistent organic compounds such as dioxins on humans?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed (higher cancer risk, endocrine disruption, and alteration of the immune system) are effects from exposure to persistent organic compounds such as dioxins on humans, so none of them would be the incorrect answer.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of three most pollutant heavy metals?

Accepted Answer

The three most pollutant heavy metals are cadmium, lead, and mercury. Formaldehyde is not a heavy metal, it is a colorless gas commonly used in various industries as a preservative and disinfectant.

Question 9

Heavy metal poisoning could result from:

Accepted Answer

Heavy metal poisoning can result from a variety of sources, including drinking-water contamination (e.g. lead pipes), high ambient air concentrations near emission sources, and intake via the food chain. Therefore, the best answer is D, as it includes more than one of these sources.

Question 10

Mercury poisoning is associated with:

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Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the potential weight-related conditions resulted from the obesity?

Accepted Answer

Gingivitis is a gum disease caused by inflammation and is not directly related to weight or obesity. The other options listed are potential weight-related conditions resulting from obesity.

Question 12

The percentages of obesity of men and women in the UK are now:

Accepted Answer

According to recent statistics, the percentage of obesity is slightly higher in women than men in the UK. Therefore, the correct choice is B), which states that 22% of men and 24% of women are obese.

Question 13

What is the recommendation of a daily protein allowance from the World Health Organization?

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Question 14

Repeated exposure to pesticides can increase the risk of developing:

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Question 15

Why is soy prized for use in animal feed for poultry, pigs and other intensively reared animals that require fast growth in order to produce large meat, egg and milk yield?

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Question 16

Which of the following is the biggest threat to the remaining Amazon rainforest, a fifth of which has been lost since 1970?

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Question 17

How does the Western diet, with its high consumption of fish, meat and dairy products, endanger the environment?

Accepted Answer

The high consumption of fish in the Western diet contributes to overfishing and depletion of fish stocks in the ocean. The production and consumption of meat and dairy products also requires large amounts of resources such as water, land, and energy, contributing to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and other environmental problems. Croplands may be increasing, but the negative impact of the Western diet on the environment is primarily related to animal-based agriculture and overfishing.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT the description of Green Revolution?

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Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a true description of the relationship between farms workers or children living on farms and their health condition?

Accepted Answer

The statement "Farms workers' average life expectancy is higher than people in general" is not true. In fact, farm workers have a higher risk of injury and illness due to the nature of their work, such as exposure to pesticides and other chemicals, and physical labor.

Question 20

Why do farmers try to concentrate farm animals in the smallest space possible?

Accepted Answer

Farmers try to concentrate farm animals in the smallest space possible to optimize their growth and gain weight quickly, which translates into higher profits.

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