Global Food and Agriculture Trends Quiz

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What are some health risks of undernourishment, poor diet, and overeating?

Reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases

Decreased risk of diabetes

Reduced risk of osteoporosis

Increased risk of malnutrition-related diseases (correct)

What was the green revolution?

A political revolution in the agriculture sector

A period of significant agricultural productivity increase (correct)

A movement advocating for environmental conservation

A decline in global food production

What are GMOs, and what traits are most commonly introduced with GMOs?

Genetically Modified Organisms with traits like decreased pesticide resistance and slower growth

Genetically Modified Organisms with traits like organic farming and natural pollination

Genetically Modified Organisms with traits like drought resistance and increased nutritional content (correct)

Genetically Modified Organisms with traits like reduced yield and decreased nutritional content

How many people are chronically hungry, and why does hunger persist in a world of surpluses?

Approximately 800 million people; due to unequal distribution and poverty Signup and view all the answers

What are our primary food crops?

Wheat, rice, and maize Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a conventional or 'criteria' air pollutant?

Sulfur dioxide Signup and view all the answers

Which hazardous air pollutant is known for its detrimental effects on the nervous system and respiratory health?

Lead Signup and view all the answers

How do air pollutants primarily affect the climate and stratospheric ozone?

By enhancing the greenhouse effect Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways air pollution can affect human health?

Exacerbating respiratory diseases Signup and view all the answers

Has world air quality been getting better or worse, and why?

Worse, due to increased industrial activities Signup and view all the answers

Global Food and Agriculture Trends Quiz

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What are some health risks of undernourishment, poor diet, and overeating?

What was the green revolution?

What are GMOs, and what traits are most commonly introduced with GMOs?

How many people are chronically hungry, and why does hunger persist in a world of surpluses?

What are our primary food crops?

Which of the following is considered a conventional or 'criteria' air pollutant?

Which hazardous air pollutant is known for its detrimental effects on the nervous system and respiratory health?

How do air pollutants primarily affect the climate and stratospheric ozone?

What is one of the ways air pollution can affect human health?

Has world air quality been getting better or worse, and why?

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