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What is the underlying assumption of the myth 'Not Enough Food to Go Around'?
What is the underlying assumption of the myth 'Not Enough Food to Go Around'?
- Technological advancements in agriculture have solved the problem of food scarcity.
- International trade agreements ensure a surplus of food in all regions.
- Food-producing resources are stretched to their limit, making it impossible to feed everyone. (correct)
- Global food production is evenly distributed and accessible to all.
Which statement best challenges the myth that 'Nature's to Blame' for hunger?
Which statement best challenges the myth that 'Nature's to Blame' for hunger?
- Human actions can exacerbate the impact of natural disasters on food security. (correct)
- Modern technology has eliminated the risk of famine caused by natural disasters.
- Droughts and natural disasters are unpredictable and unavoidable.
- Famine is solely a result of natural events beyond human control.
What is the central argument against the myth that 'Too Many Mouths to Feed' causes hunger?
What is the central argument against the myth that 'Too Many Mouths to Feed' causes hunger?
- Slowing population growth is the only way to alleviate hunger.
- Food distribution and access are more significant factors in hunger than population size. (correct)
- Global population growth is occurring at an unsustainable rate.
- Advances in agricultural technology can easily outpace population growth.
The 'Food vs. Environment' myth suggests a tradeoff. What is the core issue with this viewpoint?
The 'Food vs. Environment' myth suggests a tradeoff. What is the core issue with this viewpoint?
What is a major critique of the 'Green Revolution' as presented in the context?
What is a major critique of the 'Green Revolution' as presented in the context?
Why does the text challenge the idea that 'Justice vs. Production' is a dilemma?
Why does the text challenge the idea that 'Justice vs. Production' is a dilemma?
How does the text critique the idea that 'The Free Market Can End Hunger?'
How does the text critique the idea that 'The Free Market Can End Hunger?'
What is a key counterargument against the myth that 'Free Trade is the Answer' to hunger?
What is a key counterargument against the myth that 'Free Trade is the Answer' to hunger?
Why does the text challenge the myth that the hungry are 'Too Hungry to Fight for Their Rights?'
Why does the text challenge the myth that the hungry are 'Too Hungry to Fight for Their Rights?'
What is the primary critique of the idea that 'More U.S. Aid Will Help the Hungry?'
What is the primary critique of the idea that 'More U.S. Aid Will Help the Hungry?'
What is the central issue with the idea that 'We Benefit from Their Poverty?'
What is the central issue with the idea that 'We Benefit from Their Poverty?'
The myth 'Food vs. Freedom' posits a tradeoff. What is the underlying assumption being questioned?
The myth 'Food vs. Freedom' posits a tradeoff. What is the underlying assumption being questioned?
According to the objectives, what is expected of students regarding food security?
According to the objectives, what is expected of students regarding food security?
What critical skill are students expected to develop regarding the myths of hunger?
What critical skill are students expected to develop regarding the myths of hunger?
Why is making a reflection on their role, in their personal level, for the promotion of global food security important for students?
Why is making a reflection on their role, in their personal level, for the promotion of global food security important for students?
What is the implication of the statement "With food-producing resources in so much of the world stretched to the limit, there's simply not enough food to go around?"
What is the implication of the statement "With food-producing resources in so much of the world stretched to the limit, there's simply not enough food to go around?"
How does the passage refute the claim that drought caused famines are solely 'Nature's to Blame
How does the passage refute the claim that drought caused famines are solely 'Nature's to Blame
Which belief does the statement 'Hunger is caused by too many people pressing against finite resources' promote?
Which belief does the statement 'Hunger is caused by too many people pressing against finite resources' promote?
What underlying conflict is presented by the myth "Food vs. Environment?"
What underlying conflict is presented by the myth "Food vs. Environment?"
Flashcards
Myth 1: Not Enough Food to Go Around
Myth 1: Not Enough Food to Go Around
The belief that there is not enough food produced to feed everyone.
Myth 2: Nature's to Blame
Myth 2: Nature's to Blame
The idea that droughts and natural disasters are the primary cause of famine.
Myth 3: Too Many Mouths to Feed
Myth 3: Too Many Mouths to Feed
The notion that overpopulation is the root cause of hunger.
Myth 4: Food vs. Environment
Myth 4: Food vs. Environment
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Myth 5: The Green Revolution is the Answer
Myth 5: The Green Revolution is the Answer
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Myth 6: Justice vs. Production
Myth 6: Justice vs. Production
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Myth 7: The Free Market Can End Hunger
Myth 7: The Free Market Can End Hunger
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Myth 8: Free Trade is the Answer
Myth 8: Free Trade is the Answer
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Myth 9: Too Hungry to Fight for Their Rights
Myth 9: Too Hungry to Fight for Their Rights
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Myth 10: More U.S. Aid Will Help the Hungry
Myth 10: More U.S. Aid Will Help the Hungry
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Myth 11: We Benefit from their Poverty
Myth 11: We Benefit from their Poverty
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Myth 12: Food vs. Freedom
Myth 12: Food vs. Freedom
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Study Notes
- Aims to demonstrate an understanding of food security with examples
- Aims to classify and organize data that will contradict each hunger myth
- Reflect on the personal role in promoting global food security
Twelve Myths of Hunger
- Myth 1: There is not enough food to feed everyone
- Myth 2: Famine is caused by droughts and events beyond human control
- Myth 3: There are too many people to feed with the finite resources available
- Myth 4: Feeding the hungry is destroying resources and the environment
- Myth 5: The Green Revolution will end world hunger with its increase in grain yields
- Myth 6: Giving resources to bigger farms mean more food output
- Myth 7: The free market can end hunger if governments step aside
- Myth 8: Free trade creates local prosperity through comparative advantage
- Myth 9: Those experiencing hunger are too hungry to fight for their rights and are in a state of passivity
- Myth 10: More U.S. aid will help end world hunger by improving its foreign aid
- Myth 11: Americans benefit from the poverty and hunger of others via low wages
- Myth 12: Eliminating hunger requires radical changes that may curtail the freedoms of citizens
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