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Food Waste: A Global Problem
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Food Waste: A Global Problem

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What is the approximate percentage of food wastage in the United States according to the passage?

  • 40% (correct)
  • 20%
  • 50%
  • 30%
  • Where does food loss begin in the chain according to the passage?

  • At the supermarkets
  • On the farmer's field (correct)
  • During transportation
  • In the consumer's home
  • What contributes to the food loss in supermarkets according to the passage?

  • Spoilage during transportation
  • Inadequate storage facilities
  • Consumer preferences for perfectly shaped produce (correct)
  • Excessive packaging
  • What is the average annual food wastage cost for an Israeli family in 2022 according to the passage?

    <p>$4,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest about the energy and work put into getting food onto supermarket shelves or into consumers' fridges?

    <p>It is disproportionate to the amount of food wasted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for deforestation according to the passage?

    <p>The need for more natural land for agriculture and livestock industries as the earth's population grows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of trees has already been cut down in the world according to the passage?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for 28% of all the breathable oxygen on earth through photosynthesis according to the passage?

    <p>Rainforests and natural spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for 6% of emissions in Israel due to food loss alone according to the passage?

    <p>One third of food loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a ticking time bomb of unsustainability according to the passage?

    <p>The current system of global agriculture and livestock industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the system behind the production, distribution, and disposal of materials?

    <p>Circular economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the author choose to represent the government's values and vision?

    <p>By using a human</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has the author revealed about the circular economy through her 10 years of investigation?

    <p>It is in crisis and not as smooth as it appears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the world's resources does the US consume, despite having only 5% of the world's population?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has surpassed the power of governments, influencing them to prioritize corporate interests over those of the people?

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

    What is the main suggestion for addressing the environmental challenges mentioned in the text?

    <p>Transitioning to renewable energy sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant issue caused by burning waste, according to the text?

    <p>Release of hazardous chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major concern related to people living in industrial areas, as stated in the text?

    <p>Increased exposure to hazardous chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text propose as a solution to minimize the environmental impact of industrial activities?

    <p>Reducing consumption and reusing materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for exacerbating poverty in third world countries, according to the text?

    <p>Forced export of resources to developed countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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