Floriculture and Global Flower Trade

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What is the approximate annual value of the floriculture business in the UK?

  • £2.2 billion (correct)
  • £3 billion
  • £1.5 billion
  • £4.5 billion

Which country is the traditional centre of flower production in Europe?

  • Netherlands (correct)
  • Colombia
  • United Kingdom
  • Kenya

Which country's cut-flower industry has grown rapidly?

  • United Kingdom
  • Colombia
  • Netherlands
  • Kenya (correct)

What is the UK's current share of its cut-flower supply, according to the text?

<p>10% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which commodity's globalization is mentioned in the text, leading to a decreased reliance on local production for the UK?

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

What is the environmental impact of transporting flowers over long distances, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Long distance transportation by airfreight leads to high refrigeration costs and spoilage due to mixing different flower species. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What environmental consequence is associated with the development of Kenya's flower industry near Lake Naivasha?

<p>Lake Naivasha has shrunk to half its size, with a negative impact on water levels, fish catches, and pollution affecting native wildlife. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do roses have to be shipped by air instead of sea, according to the text?

<p>Roses wilt quickly and require constant refrigeration, which can only be provided by air transportation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the production of Kenyan flowers environmentally advantageous when compared to Dutch flowers?

<p>Kenya's flowers require less pesticides and fumigants compared to Dutch flowers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strategy is suggested for transporting flowers over long distances, based on the text?

<p>Using sea transportation for heartier breeds like carnations and lilies that require less refrigeration compared to roses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the research by Cranfield University reveal about the carbon footprint of Kenyan flowers compared to Dutch flowers?

<p>Kenyan flowers had a carbon footprint nearly six times smaller than Dutch flowers due to optimal growing conditions and abundant sunlight. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do roses need to be shipped by air rather than sea?

<p>Roses require constant refrigeration and wilt quickly, making sea transport unsuitable. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What environmental consequences have resulted from the development following floriculture at Lake Naivasha?

<p>Lake Naivasha has shrunk to half its original size, with water levels dropping and pollution affecting the native hippopotamus. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it inadvisable to mix different flower varieties when transporting them by sea?

<p>Different flower varieties emit gases that spoil each other when mixed, making sea transport unsuitable. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strategy is suggested for transporting flowers over long distances?

<p>Opt for heartier breeds such as carnations and lilies which are easier to ship and require less refrigeration than roses. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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