Economic Importance of Staple Crops

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What is the botanical term used to describe the edible components of cereal grains?

  • Pericarp
  • Caryopsis (correct)
  • Aril
  • Endocarp

Why are cereals considered staple crops?

  • Because they are predominantly used in the beverage industry
  • As they supply more food energy worldwide than any other crop type (correct)
  • Due to their high water content
  • Because they are rich in vitamins C and D

What is the origin of the word 'Cereal'?

  • Egyptian god of fertility
  • Greek goddess of agriculture
  • Roman goddess of harvest and farming (correct)
  • Norse god of harvest

Apart from providing carbohydrates and proteins, what other essential nutrient do cereals contain?

<p>Minerals and fiber (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the Philippines in relation to agriculture?

<p>Known as an agricultural country with farmers growing cereals in all parts of the country (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to food, what other purposes are cereals used for?

<p>Used in making jewellery and in artworks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of global cereal consumption is accounted for by maize?

<p>94% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of maize grain is NOT typically favored in the refined state?

<p>Aleurone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrients can be obtained from rice consumption?

<p>Thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and zinc (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of starch contained in maize?

<p>72% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why must maize be consumed as part of a diversified diet?

<p>To achieve better nutritional and health results (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has significantly increased the demand for maize recently?

<p>Increased demand for biofuel use (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major cereal crop mentioned in the text?

<p>Barley (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the endosperm in processed grains?

<p>Carbohydrate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between food security and nutrition security as described in the text?

<p>Food security focuses on access to food, while nutrition security focuses on the nutritional quality of food. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an economic importance of cereals in the text?

<p>Serving as the main food source for livestock (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 2) mentioned in the text?

<p>To end hunger and achieve food and nutrition security (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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