Deck 15: Hunger and the Global Environment

Question 1

​More land in the United States is used to produce feed grains for livestock than is used to produce grain for people.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

​In the developing world,one person in nine worldwide does not have enough to eat.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

​By 2050,one billion additional tons of grains will be needed to feed the world's population.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

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

Question 5

​A food desert is a location where:

A)there is a shortage of all types of foods.
B)there is an inadequate water supply.
C)​there is a shortage of fruit and vegetable growth.
D)there is limited access to affordable and nutrient-dense foods.
E)​only desert-type plants will grow.

Question 6

There is a strong,credible body of evidence documenting that the earth is warming and that this is largely due to human activities

Question 7

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

Question 8

​One out of every ____ Americans receives food assistance of some kind.

A)four
B)five
C)​six
D)​seven
E)​eight

Question 9

Hunger results primarily from food poverty.

Question 10

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

Question 11

SNAP debit cards cannot be used to purchase foods of low nutrient density such as chocolate doughnuts.

Question 12

In countries with high malnutrition rates,both personal and national economies decline as productivity ceases.

Question 13

Federal programs to relieve hunger are crucial to many people,even if not fully successful in preventing hunger.

Question 14

Energy Star products rank in the top 1% for energy efficiency.

Question 15

​Living in a country at war or lack of transportation can lead to:

A)food poverty.
B)food security.
C)​marginal food insecurity.
D)​food recovery.
E)​a food storage problem.

Question 16

​Poverty is associated with a high human birth rate.

Question 17

​The primary cause of hunger is:

A)poverty.
B)mental illness.
C)​depression.
D)​physical illness.
E)​large family size.

Question 18

​The predominant form of hunger in the United States today is caused by:

A)political barriers.
B)lack of food nearby to purchase.
C)​lack of money.
D)​inadequate farm land.
E)​lack of energy to shop for food.

Question 19

​Which group would be likely to suffer from food poverty?

A)people with automobiles
B)apartment dwellers
C)​politicians
D)​people working for low wages
E)​middle-class members of minority groups

Question 20

Children with severe acute malnutrition may attempt to limit activity by not crying for food.

Question 21

​RUTF:

A)is a treatment for dehydration.​
B)is a high-calorie edible paste.
C)​must be refrigerated for safety.
D)​is a federal food relief program.
E)​is only used in adults. 

Question 22

​One problem with aquaculture is that:

A)few food crops grow underwater.
B)enclosures are too costly to build.
C)​it meets only 1/5 the demand for fish.
D)​farmed fish eat chow made from fish.
E)​it uses too much water.

Question 23

​A major cause of preventable cretinism among the poor is:

A)iodine deficiency.
B)vitamin A deficiency.
C)​iron deficiency.
D)​folate deficiency.
E)​zinc deficiency.

Question 24

​Which action is the most "green" option?

A)using plastic grocery bags only once
B)using more electronic devices
C)​transporting groceries in reusable cloth bags
D)​eating more animal products to support farmers
E)​using your car to shop at farmers' markets

Question 25

​Students can help to reduce hunger in the U.S.by:

A)organizing a food drive for a community food pantry. ​
B)eating fewer meals away from home or the university cafeteria. 
C)​leaving leftovers in the park for the homeless.
D)​arguing against policies designed to increase low wages.
E)​eating vegetarian once a week.

Question 26

​The U.S.government's Energy Star logo program:

A)evaluates old appliances for their energy use.
B)identifies the most energy-efficient equipment.
C)​measures overall household utility needs.
D)​determines whether gas or electricity is a better form of energy to use.
E)​recycles or refurbishes old appliances.

Question 27

​____ are often among the poorest of the poor because of the cultural values of their peers.

A)Adult males
B)Elderly adults
C)​Adult females
D)​Business owners
E)​Farming families

Question 28

​The purpose of food recovery programs is to:

A)collect canned goods from homes to donate to individuals who need food.
B)collect wholesome surplus food for distribution to needy individuals.
C)​provide foods to federal food assistance programs.
D)​provide job opportunities for individuals needing employment.
E)​collect leftover produce to sell at homeless shelters.

Question 29

​What is the current status of the world food supplies?

A)Increased flooding is providing useful irrigation that improves crop yields.
B)There is adequate food because the world population has stabilized.
C)​The world's supplies of fresh water are dwindling and becoming polluted.
D)​There is an increase in the number of ocean fish available.
E)​Today's total world food supply cannot feed the entire current population.

Question 30

​What causes the loss of a third of food produced worldwide?

A)agricultural runoff
B)food waste
C)​global warming
D)​local warfare
E)​animal feeding

Question 31

​Which trend is currently taking place and projected to continue if climate change continues on its current trajectory? 

A)Food-producing land is increasing.
B)Fuel use is decreasing.
C)​Supplies of fresh water are dwindling.
D)​Air quality is improving.
E)​Food support agencies will have to shut down.

Question 32

​Switching to local foods grown close to home results in:

A)huge money savings.
B)nutritional advantages.
C)​healthier products.
D)​environmental advantages.
E)​less malnutrition.

Question 33

​Which transportation choice is most beneficial for the environment?

A)driving several times a week to local stores
B)driving long distances to farmers' markets
C)​avoiding carpooling when making bulk food shopping trips
D)​avoiding shopping trips by ordering a pizza delivery
E)​taking public transportation

Question 34

​To make "greener" choices you should:

A)choose individually packaged over bulk foods.
B)reuse items as much as possible.
C)​use paper towels rather than cloths that need washing.
D)​ask for paper sacks rather than plastic ones.
E)​buy products online.

Question 35

Worldwide,three-fourths of those who die from starvation annually are:

A)older women.
B)young women.
C)​newborns.
D)​children.
E)​older men.

Question 36

​Which of the following represents a major threat to the world food supply?

A)increased water supplies​
B)decreased atmospheric methane
C)​population growth
D)​expanding farm lands
E)​decreased consumption of grains

Question 37

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

A)WIC program
B)Community Supplemental Food Program
C)​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
D)​Senior Nutrition Program
E)​National School Lunch Program

Question 38

​Facilities that collect and distribute food donations to authorized organizations feeding the hungry are called:

A)food recovery centers.
B)food banks.
C)​food pantries.
D)​emergency kitchens.
E)​food receptacles.

Question 39

​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients may use their debit cards like cash to purchase:

A)tobacco.
B)alcohol.
C)​cleaning items.
D)​seeds.
E)​toiletries.

Question 40

​Kwashiorkor and marasmus:

A)require different treatment strategies.
B)cause serious birth defects.
C)​are more common than chronic malnutrition.
D)​result from inadequate diets.
E)​are infectious diseases.

Question 41

​By choosing "Fair Trade" items,you are:

A)contributing to the destruction of fisheries.
B)saving money.
C)​supporting local farmers from your area.
D)​promoting sustainable business practices.
E)​using a government-sanctioned "green" business.

Question 42

​A local orchard is selling their apples by offering "pick your own" days for customers to come pick the apples they want.What environmental impact could this possibly have?

A)improving the economy by not hiring workers
B)preserving the land
C)​reducing greenhouse gas production by requiring less transportation
D)​reducing irrigation
E)​getting people excited about preventing deforestation

Question 43

​What is one of the main causes for famine in the world today?

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
E)​an insufficient number of farmers who produce edible crops

Question 44

​Which food preparation method should you use to go "greener"?

A)Beat eggs with an electric mixer.
B)Cut vegetables using a sharp knife.
C)​Chop meats using a food processor.
D)​Mix up a milkshake using an electric blender.
E)​Open canned beans with an automatic can opener.

Question 45

​By empowering women in countries with high poverty levels,we can improve the health status of the family because:

A)more women have received education than men.
B)malnourished women give birth to low-birthweight infants.
C)​healthy women can bear more children to farm the land and grow food.
D)​most of these societies value women more highly than men.
E)​women and children are usually better off financially than men.

Question 46

​As agriculture throughout the world improves and standardizes species of plants it is helping to:

A)destroy the diversity of plant species.
B)increase production in all parts of the world.
C)​preserve wild species more tolerant to climate changes.
D)​decrease soil erosion.
E)​reduce the need for genetically modified foods.

Question 47

​Which of the following represents environmentally sound food packaging?

A)labels that state the product is "green"
B)ears of corn packaged in individual packages​
C)​bulk items with minimal packaging
D)​milk in individual cartons
E)​a small piece of delicate electronic equipment in a box filled with packing peanuts

Question 48

​In the United States,how much cropland is used to produce feed for livestock?

A)less than what is used to produce grain for people
B)more than what is used to produce grain for people
C)​more than the size of the whole continent of Africa
D)​less than what is needed to feed all the people of Europe
E)​more than the surface area of all the oceans combined

Question 49

​A farmer is growing wheat on rolling hills that have a variety of soil conditions and moisture.He is using computerized equipment to adjust irrigation and fertilizer application to each specific area.This is an example of:

A)high-input practice.
B)precision agriculture.
C)​agribusiness.
D)​integrated pest management.
E)​aquaculture.

Question 50

​The U.S.Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has improved the nutritional status of families by:

A)providing temporary short-term assistance to adults in need.​
B)giving eligible families debit cards with which to purchase foods.
C)​providing cooked meals to families in need.
D)​giving families bulk surplus foods.
E)​finding jobs for unemployed parents.

Question 51

​Children in the U.S.who live in poverty are most likely to experience:

A)a reduced risk of obesity.
B)reduced hospitalization rates.
C)​improved performance in school to try to escape the situation. 
D)​a steady diet of inexpensive,low-nutrient foods.
E)​severe acute malnutrition.

Question 52

​U.S.food waste:

A)accounts for about half as much municipal waste as plastics.
B)generates greenhouse gases.
C)​wastes about 5% of fresh water used.
D)​represents about 18% of total calories produced per capita.
E)​does not contribute to climate change.

Question 53

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

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.​
E)​they don't have access to the medications needed to treat malnutrition. 

Question 54

​Long-term effects of irrigation include:

A)development of chemical-resistant pests.
B)raising of the water table.
C)​more rapid plant growth.
D)​increased saltiness of the soil.
E)​richer and damper soil.

Question 55

​What is a severe potential effect of chronic malnutrition?

A)a tall,very thin body
B)disproportionate body parts
C)​increased chronic disease risk
D)​saggy,loose skin on the body
E)​stunting

Question 56

​In order to be an environmentally conscious shopper you would:

A)drive to the grocery store three times per week.
B)stock up on disposable plates and cups.
C)​consume more plant foods than animal products.
D)​eat fish of any species,large or small.
E)​use plastic bags.

Question 57

​The reasons we see obesity combined with undernutrition in the poor include all of the following except:

A)foods that are available to and affordable for these individuals are often high in calories.
B)poor families often live in food deserts.
C)​food programs may be providing too much food to families in poverty.
D)​certain nutritious foods cost more than less nutritious choices.
E)​most people choose foods primarily on taste and preference.

Question 58

​A young child's family flees their village when it is attacked by local warlords and has little access to food for a month.The child's low weight and wasted appearance indicate:

A)chronic malnutrition.
B)severe acute malnutrition.
C)​growth stunting. 
D)​edema.
E)​vitamin B₁₂ deficiency.

Question 59

​Your service organization wants to volunteer for a local food pantry.What would be one of the activities that they could participate in?

A)Distribute recovered foods to federal food assistance programs.
B)Organize and fill emergency food boxes for those in need.
C)​Cook and serve meals at a local soup kitchen using food pantry foods.
D)​Encourage farmers' markets to sell their goods to the food pantry.
E)​Serve breakfast in low-income children in schools.

Question 60

​Your roommate is hungry and wants to know what's for dinner.You have decided to try and reduce your food waste,so you suggest:

A)eating out at a vegetarian restaurant.
B)making sandwiches with the bread,spinach,and turkey you bought a few days ago.
C)​going to the store to buy something different than you had yesterday,for dietary variety.
D)​peeling the potatoes before cooking them.
E)​walking to the store to see what is on sale at a discount today.

Question 61

Recommendations for conserving and recycling energy include:​

A)burying plant waste in landfills to protect arable land.
B)purchasing commercial fertilizer for home gardens.
C)​burying cow manure to remove the excess methane from the air.
D)​production of biofuels from plants such as native grasses and algae that use less energy to grow.
E)​employing high-input agricultural techniques.

Question 62

Discuss the potential of genetic engineering to contribute to food sustainability.

Question 63

​Alternative,sustainable agricultural practices include:

A)focusing on only a few crop varieties.
B)using fertilizers generously.
C)​increased marketing of meat from livestock.
D)​subsidizing large-scale farms with industry customers.
E)​alternating crop species.

Question 64

What is SNAP and what does it do to stop domestic hunger?

Question 65

​What type of diet requires the most energy to produce? 

A)a vegetarian diet
B)a vegan diet
C)​a high-protein diet
D)​a meat-heavy diet
E)​an omnivorous diet

Question 66

What is meant by food poverty and what problems are associated with an increased likelihood of food poverty? 

Question 67

Discuss how reducing food waste could impact the world food supply.

Question 68

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

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

Question 69

Explain the role of the consumer's diet in contributing to a sustainable food system.What food choices could an eco-conscientious consumer make to conserve environmental resources?

Question 70

What is an "ecological footprint"? What is the difference in size of the ecological footprint of a person in an industrialized country versus in a developing country? 

Question 71

​Deforestation results in:

A)beneficial growing land.
B)soil depletion.
C)​loss of grazing land.
D)​the return of land to its natural state.
E)​formation of greenhouse gases.

Question 72

​What is NOT characteristic of a sustainable diet?

A)It has a low environmental impact. 
B)It does not contribute to food insecurity.
C)​It contributes to economic disparities.
D)​It protects biodiversity and ecosystems.
E)​It optimizes natural and human resources.

Question 73

​Which of the following recommendations would contribute to food sustainability?

A)Give up eating fresh fruits.
B)Go vegetarian most days of the week.
C)​Buy grain-fed beef.
D)​Support large-scale industrial farmers.
E)​Reduce genetic diversity in food animals.

Question 74

​Which food requires the least energy to produce?

A)animal fats
B)dairy products
C)​poultry
D)​animal protein
E)​locally-grown produce

Question 75

List some of the main threats to the global food supply.

Question 76

How does this phrase relate to food insecurity: "If you give a man a fish,he will eat for a day;if you teach him to fish so that he can buy his own gear and bait,he will eat for a lifetime and help to feed you,too"? 

Question 77

​The best way to approach making individual changes to reduce your ecological footprint is to:

A)make a list of everything you could do.
B)begin with changes after you have convinced 10 people to join you.
C)​start with the most challenging change so you will feel better when it is accomplished.
D)​make changes that will benefit the environment and your health one at a time.
E)​have your ecological footprint assessed by the EPA.

Question 78

​Describe the role of the poor,undervalued woman in the cycle of hunger,malnutrition,and poverty.

Question 79

What is food recovery and how does it help communities reduce hunger?

Question 80

​As consumers we can purchase foods that require a low energy input by:

A)buying grain-fed rather than grass-fed beef.
B)purchasing more processed foods.
C)​purchasing frozen corn on the cob rather than fresh corn.
D)​buying legumes and whole grains.
E)​purchasing more animal than plant proteins.