Question 1

Natural causes of famine have become more important in recent years than political or social causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Children with severe acute malnutrition cry loudly and continuously due to hunger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is now 26% higher than 200 years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe what is meant by food poverty, including its major cause.

Accepted Answer

Food poverty refers to the inability of

Question 5

Which of the following is the best choice for grocery bags?

Accepted Answer

A)  recyclable plastic bags 
B)  paper bags 
C)  reusable cloth bags 
D)  non-recyclable plastic bags 
A)  recyclable plastic bags 
B)  paper bags 
C)  reusable cloth bags 
D)  non-recyclable plastic bags

Question 6

Compare and contrast high-input and low-input agricultural techniques.

Accepted Answer

High-input and low-input agricultural te

Question 7

Hunger results primarily from food poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following programs is the centerpiece of U.S. food programs for low-income families?

Accepted Answer

A)  WIC program 
B)  Community Supplemental Food Program 
C)  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
D)  Senior Nutrition Program 
A)  WIC program 
B)  Community Supplemental Food Program 
C)  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
D)  Senior Nutrition Program

Question 9

In countries that have reduced hunger and malnutrition by educating and assisting the poor, results have included:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased adult literacy rates. 
B)  population increases. 
C)  the decreased use of sustainable development practices. 
D)  increased industrial growth. 
A)  increased adult literacy rates. 
B)  population increases. 
C)  the decreased use of sustainable development practices. 
D)  increased industrial growth.

Question 10

Identify and describe the solutions to solving the world's environmental, poverty, and hunger problems.

Accepted Answer

Solving the world's environmental, pover

Question 11

To reduce the amount of trash you generate you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase your purchase of recyclable items. 
B)  reuse items as much as possible. 
C)  use paper towels rather than cloths that need washing. 
D)  use paper sacks rather than plastic ones.
Application-Level Multiple-Choice Items 
A)  increase your purchase of recyclable items. 
B)  reuse items as much as possible. 
C)  use paper towels rather than cloths that need washing. 
D)  use paper sacks rather than plastic ones.
Application-Level Multiple-Choice Items

Question 12

One of the main causes for famine in the world today is:

Accepted Answer

A)  inadequate land to grow crops on. 
B)  pest infestation of growing crops leading to failed growth. 
C)  fighting among warring factions in countries where one faction is in power. 
D)  inadequate aid from international aid organizations. 
A)  inadequate land to grow crops on. 
B)  pest infestation of growing crops leading to failed growth. 
C)  fighting among warring factions in countries where one faction is in power. 
D)  inadequate aid from international aid organizations.

Question 13

The rain forests in many parts of the world are being cut down to make way for land that can be used to grow cash crops. This has resulted in erosion, which leads to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased productivity of available land. 
B)  environmental degradation. 
C)  an improved economy. 
D)  renewable resources. 
A)  increased productivity of available land. 
B)  environmental degradation. 
C)  an improved economy. 
D)  renewable resources.

Question 14

A professor gets her students involved in a drive to have recycling bins available on campus for plastic containers. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  political activism. 
B)  protecting the environment. 
C)  subsidizing conservation programs. 
D)  saving energy expenditure. 
A)  political activism. 
B)  protecting the environment. 
C)  subsidizing conservation programs. 
D)  saving energy expenditure.

Question 15

The combination of hunger and poverty is hard for people to overcome in many poor countries because:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is not enough available land for them to buy to grow more food. 
B)  there are not enough markets for them to go purchase foods from. 
C)  not enough schools are available for the children to attend. 
D)  hunger prevents them from working harder to improve their economic status. 
A)  there is not enough available land for them to buy to grow more food. 
B)  there are not enough markets for them to go purchase foods from. 
C)  not enough schools are available for the children to attend. 
D)  hunger prevents them from working harder to improve their economic status.

Question 16

By choosing "Fair Trade" items you are:

Accepted Answer

A)  contributing to the destruction of fisheries. 
B)  saving money. 
C)  supporting local farmers from your area. 
D)  promoting sustainable business practices. 
A)  contributing to the destruction of fisheries. 
B)  saving money. 
C)  supporting local farmers from your area. 
D)  promoting sustainable business practices.

Question 17

Alternating crop species allows soil to rest, restores nutrients, and controls pests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Poverty drives people to restrict the number of children they have.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Farmers who are using genetic engineering to grow pesticide-resistant crops are:

Accepted Answer

A)  contributing to soil depletion. 
B)  wasting irrigation water from run-off. 
C)  reducing the use of petroleum and energy. 
D)  increasing the cost of foods. 
A)  contributing to soil depletion. 
B)  wasting irrigation water from run-off. 
C)  reducing the use of petroleum and energy. 
D)  increasing the cost of foods.

Question 20

No progress has been made worldwide in increasing adult literacy rates or school attendance among children.
Controversy 15 True/False Items

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Natural causes of famine have become more important in recent years than political or social causes.

Children with severe acute malnutrition cry loudly and continuously due to hunger.

The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is now 26% higher than 200 years ago.

Describe what is meant by food poverty, including its major cause.

Which of the following is the best choice for grocery bags?

Compare and contrast high-input and low-input agricultural techniques.

Hunger results primarily from food poverty.

Which of the following programs is the centerpiece of U.S. food programs for low-income families?

In countries that have reduced hunger and malnutrition by educating and assisting the poor, results have included:

Identify and describe the solutions to solving the world's environmental, poverty, and hunger problems.

To reduce the amount of trash you generate you should:

One of the main causes for famine in the world today is:

The rain forests in many parts of the world are being cut down to make way for land that can be used to grow cash crops. This has resulted in erosion, which leads to:

A professor gets her students involved in a drive to have recycling bins available on campus for plastic containers. This is an example of:

The combination of hunger and poverty is hard for people to overcome in many poor countries because:

By choosing "Fair Trade" items you are:

Alternating crop species allows soil to rest, restores nutrients, and controls pests.

Poverty drives people to restrict the number of children they have.

Farmers who are using genetic engineering to grow pesticide-resistant crops are:

No progress has been made worldwide in increasing adult literacy rates or school attendance among children. Controversy 15 True/False Items

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

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Exam 15: Hunger and the Global Environment

Natural causes of famine have become more important in recent years than political or social causes.

Children with severe acute malnutrition cry loudly and continuously due to hunger.

The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is now 26% higher than 200 years ago.

Describe what is meant by food poverty, including its major cause.

Which of the following is the best choice for grocery bags?

Compare and contrast high-input and low-input agricultural techniques.

Hunger results primarily from food poverty.

Which of the following programs is the centerpiece of U.S. food programs for low-income families?

In countries that have reduced hunger and malnutrition by educating and assisting the poor, results have included:

Identify and describe the solutions to solving the world's environmental, poverty, and hunger problems.

To reduce the amount of trash you generate you should:

One of the main causes for famine in the world today is:

The rain forests in many parts of the world are being cut down to make way for land that can be used to grow cash crops. This has resulted in erosion, which leads to:

A professor gets her students involved in a drive to have recycling bins available on campus for plastic containers. This is an example of:

The combination of hunger and poverty is hard for people to overcome in many poor countries because:

By choosing "Fair Trade" items you are:

Alternating crop species allows soil to rest, restores nutrients, and controls pests.

Poverty drives people to restrict the number of children they have.

Farmers who are using genetic engineering to grow pesticide-resistant crops are:

No progress has been made worldwide in increasing adult literacy rates or school attendance among children. Controversy 15 True/False Items

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Filters