A sharp rise in the rates of hunger and malnutrition, usually set off by a shock to either the supply of, or demand for, food and a sudden spike in food prices is called a
A)food crisis.
B)famine.
C)food inflation.
D)food imbalance.
E)cost imbalance.

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A sharp rise in the rates of hunger and malnutrition, usually set off by a shock to either the supply of, or demand for, food and a sudden spike in food prices is referred to as a food crisis. Famine is a more severe form of a food crisis, characterized by widespread starvation and death. Food inflation refers to the rise in overall food prices, while food imbalance and cost imbalance do not accurately describe the scenario described in the question.

A Sharp Rise in the Rates of Hunger and Malnutrition