Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 A

Question 2

Identify five alternative food systems.

Accepted Answer

1. Local food systems: These systems prioritize sourcing food from nearby farms and producers, reducing the carbon footprint associated with transportation and supporting local economies.

2. Organic food systems: Organic food systems focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices, avoiding synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and promoting soil health.

3. Urban agriculture: This system involves growing food within cities, utilizing rooftops, vacant lots, and community gardens to increase access to fresh produce in urban areas.

4. Community-supported agriculture (CSA): In a CSA, individuals or families purchase a share of a local farm's harvest in advance, providing financial support to the farmer and receiving a regular supply of fresh, seasonal produce.

5. Permaculture food systems: Permaculture emphasizes working with natural ecosystems to create sustainable food production, incorporating principles such as diversity, resilience, and minimal waste.

Question 3

A multinational food company is defined as one which has:

Accepted Answer

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 
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 D

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

1. Faster delivery: Modern transport sys

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Inputs required for food production incl

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The five key drivers of food systems cha

Question 7

The best definition of food security is access to enough:

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 8

Explain why a biodiverse food supply is essential for health.

Accepted Answer

A biodiverse food supply is essential fo

Question 9

What best describes a staple crop:

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 10

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:

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Exam 4: Food Systems and Security

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

Identify five alternative food systems.

A multinational food company is defined as one which has:

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

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

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

The best definition of food security is access to enough:

Explain why a biodiverse food supply is essential for health.

What best describes a staple crop:

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:

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