Australia in the World: Population and Food Consumption Patterns
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What tends to happen to consumption of animal products in a country as the overall population becomes wealthier?

  • It tends to increase (correct)
  • It tends to stay the same
  • It tends to decrease
  • It becomes more sporadic
  • In 2023, what percentage of the worldwide population did Australia's population represent?

  • 0.4%
  • 0.5%
  • 0.2%
  • 0.3% (correct)
  • Which country had a percentage of the worldwide population of approximately 18.5% in 2023?

  • New Zealand
  • Canada
  • USA
  • China (correct)
  • How can changes in food consumption patterns in countries like Australia and New Zealand affect their exports?

    <p>Lead to changes in export quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a country need to import food according to the text?

    <p>When there is not enough livestock to produce the required amount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology has allowed for increased production in agriculture, moving from horse-drawn equipment?

    <p>Tractors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is mentioned as particularly important for optimising use on low fertility soils in crop production?

    <p>Phosphorus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plant is commonly used in southern Australian production systems to improve nitrogen levels in soil and is a good grazing plant?

    <p>Sub-clover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been found to have a high return on use in short term but may have longer-term impacts in agriculture?

    <p>Herbicides and insecticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been used successfully in agriculture to allow a minimum till production system, reducing the need for extensive tractor work?

    <p>Round-Up</p> Signup and view all the answers

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