Question 1

Evidence suggests that ______ brought down the Egyptian civilization about 2180 BCE.&#10;A) Flash floods&#10;B) An earthquake&#10;C) Famine&#10;D) The Persian Empire

Accepted Answer

The decline of the Egyptian civilization around 2180 BCE is often attributed to a period of severe drought and famine, which would have led to food shortages, weakening the civilization.

Question 2

The triple bottom-line approach known as 'regenerative agriculture' was conceived by &#34;the father of the green revolution,&#34; Norman Borlaug, who won a Nobel prize in 1970.

Accepted Answer

The triple bottom-line approach of regenerative agriculture was not conceived by Norman Borlaug, but rather by a group of farmers, scientists, and environmental activists in the 1980s and 1990s. Borlaug, while a significant figure in the development of modern agriculture, focused more on the use of high-yielding crop varieties as a means of increasing food production.

Question 3

World Food Programme (WFP) rations typically consist of some combination of _____.&#10;A) Fruits & vegetables&#10;B) Meats & fish&#10;C) Cereal, dried beans & peas, vegetable oil, etc.&#10;D) Dairy products

Accepted Answer

According to the information provided in the question, World Food Programme (WFP) rations typically consist of a combination of cereal, dried beans and peas, vegetable oil, and other non-perishable food items. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. Fruits and vegetables, meats and fish, and dairy products are not mentioned in the given information.

Question 4

Food deserts exist in both wealthy countries and even across neighborhoods in the same city.

Accepted Answer

Food deserts are areas where residents lack access to fresh, affordable, and healthy food options, and they can exist in both wealthy countries and neighborhoods within the same city. In fact, food deserts are often found in low-income and marginalized communities, where there are few or no grocery stores, farmers' markets, or fresh food options within a reasonable distance. However, food deserts can also occur in some rural areas and in wealthier communities, where access to fresh food may be limited despite the higher socioeconomic status of the residents.

Question 5

Food deserts can be characterized by which of the following?&#10;A) Lack of access to fresh food&#10;B) Above average numbers of convenience stores and small groceries that focus on alcohol and tobacco products&#10;C) Abundant fast-food locations&#10;D) A and C&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Food deserts are areas where residents have limited access to a variety of healthy and affordable food. This is often due to a lack of grocery stores, farmers' markets, and healthy food providers. They are characterized by a lack of access to fresh food (A), an abundance of convenience stores and small groceries that may focus more on selling alcohol and tobacco than fresh produce (B), and an abundance of fast-food locations (C), making E (all of the above) the correct answer.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic phases of the emergency response process?&#10;A) Ramp-up&#10;B) Sustainment&#10;C) Organize & administer&#10;D) Ramp-down

Accepted Answer

The three basic phases of the emergency response process typically include ramp-up, sustainment, and ramp-down. "Organize & administer" is not recognized as one of these basic phases.

Question 7

Which of the following could be considered a rapid-onset disaster?&#10;A) Drought&#10;B) Famine&#10;C) Earthquake&#10;D) A and C&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

A rapid-onset disaster is an event that occurs suddenly and without warning, leaving little time for preparation or evacuation. Earthquakes are the best example of this type of disaster, as they can strike with little to no warning and cause widespread damage and devastation in a matter of minutes. Droughts and famines, on the other hand, are slow-onset disasters that develop gradually over time and give communities more time to prepare and respond.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the usage of supplies in the relief supply chain when an emergency strikes?&#10;A) Warehouse-stored supplies are sent in first, followed by freshly sourced supplies once all of the stored supplies are used up&#10;B) Freshly sourced supplies are sent in first, followed up by warehouse-stored supplies once the first wave of fresh supplies is delivered, to give the warehouse more time to prepare&#10;C) Warehouse-stored supplies are sent in first, and freshly sourced supplies are moved to the warehouse immediately to restock the supply houses.&#10;D) Both stored and freshly sourced supplies are sent to the location in need.

Accepted Answer

Both stored and freshly sourced supplies are sent to the location in need. This ensures a steady flow of supplies to those in need without any delay or interruption. The relief supply chain needs to be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the situation, and this approach allows for the best of both worlds.

Question 9

Due to a wealth of donations and resources, relief organizations typically collaborate and share cash, supplies, and manpower.

Accepted Answer

While relief organizations do collaborate, they often face challenges such as competition for resources, differing missions, and logistical issues, which can hinder the sharing of cash, supplies, and manpower.

Question 10

One of the most obvious effects of climate change impacting agriculture are _________.&#10;A) Droughts&#10;B) Flash floods&#10;C) Wildfires&#10;D) Increased locust populations

Accepted Answer

Droughts are one of the most obvious effects of climate change impacting agriculture. As global temperatures rise, precipitation patterns are changing, leading to more frequent and severe droughts in many regions. This can lead to crop failures and reduced yields, threatening food security and increasing the cost of food.

Deck 11: Food Security & Humanitarian Relief