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The Impact of Food Production on Food History

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Which of the following is NOT a major factor that has influenced the development of food production?

  1. Climate

  2. Technology

  3. Culture

  4. Genetics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetics is not a major factor that has influenced the development of food production. Climate, technology, and culture are all major factors that have influenced the development of food production.

The Neolithic Revolution was a period of transition from what to what?

  1. Hunting and gathering to agriculture

  2. Agriculture to industrialization

  3. Industrialization to post-industrialization

  4. Post-industrialization to information age


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Neolithic Revolution was a period of transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture.

Which of the following is NOT a major type of agriculture?

  1. Subsistence agriculture

  2. Commercial agriculture

  3. Industrial agriculture

  4. Organic agriculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Organic agriculture is not a major type of agriculture. Subsistence agriculture, commercial agriculture, and industrial agriculture are all major types of agriculture.

Which of the following is NOT a major environmental impact of food production?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Water pollution

  3. Air pollution

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change is not a major environmental impact of food production. Deforestation, water pollution, and air pollution are all major environmental impacts of food production.

Which of the following is NOT a major social impact of food production?

  1. Food insecurity

  2. Malnutrition

  3. Obesity

  4. Foodborne illness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Foodborne illness is not a major social impact of food production. Food insecurity, malnutrition, and obesity are all major social impacts of food production.

Which of the following is NOT a major economic impact of food production?

  1. Food prices

  2. Food trade

  3. Food subsidies

  4. Food taxes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Food taxes are not a major economic impact of food production. Food prices, food trade, and food subsidies are all major economic impacts of food production.

Which of the following is NOT a major policy issue related to food production?

  1. Food safety

  2. Food security

  3. Food sustainability

  4. Food sovereignty


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Food sovereignty is not a major policy issue related to food production. Food safety, food security, and food sustainability are all major policy issues related to food production.

Which of the following is NOT a major trend in food production?

  1. Increasing globalization of food production

  2. Increasing concentration of food production in the hands of a few large companies

  3. Increasing use of technology in food production

  4. Increasing demand for organic food


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing demand for organic food is not a major trend in food production. Increasing globalization of food production, increasing concentration of food production in the hands of a few large companies, and increasing use of technology in food production are all major trends in food production.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge facing food production?

  1. Climate change

  2. Water scarcity

  3. Land degradation

  4. Food waste


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Food waste is not a major challenge facing food production. Climate change, water scarcity, and land degradation are all major challenges facing food production.

Which of the following is NOT a major opportunity for food production?

  1. Increasing agricultural productivity

  2. Reducing food waste

  3. Developing new food technologies

  4. Promoting sustainable agriculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting sustainable agriculture is not a major opportunity for food production. Increasing agricultural productivity, reducing food waste, and developing new food technologies are all major opportunities for food production.

What are the three main factors that have influenced the development of food production?

  1. Climate, technology, and culture

  2. Climate, soil, and water

  3. Climate, plants, and animals

  4. Climate, humans, and technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main factors that have influenced the development of food production are climate, technology, and culture.

What are the four main types of agriculture?

  1. Subsistence agriculture, commercial agriculture, industrial agriculture, and organic agriculture

  2. Subsistence agriculture, commercial agriculture, industrial agriculture, and sustainable agriculture

  3. Subsistence agriculture, commercial agriculture, industrial agriculture, and traditional agriculture

  4. Subsistence agriculture, commercial agriculture, industrial agriculture, and modern agriculture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The four main types of agriculture are subsistence agriculture, commercial agriculture, industrial agriculture, and organic agriculture.

What are the three main environmental impacts of food production?

  1. Deforestation, water pollution, and air pollution

  2. Deforestation, climate change, and water pollution

  3. Deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution

  4. Deforestation, climate change, and soil erosion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main environmental impacts of food production are deforestation, water pollution, and air pollution.

What are the three main social impacts of food production?

  1. Food insecurity, malnutrition, and obesity

  2. Food insecurity, hunger, and malnutrition

  3. Food insecurity, obesity, and foodborne illness

  4. Food insecurity, malnutrition, and foodborne illness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main social impacts of food production are food insecurity, malnutrition, and obesity.

What are the three main economic impacts of food production?

  1. Food prices, food trade, and food subsidies

  2. Food prices, food trade, and food taxes

  3. Food prices, food subsidies, and food taxes

  4. Food prices, food trade, and food security


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main economic impacts of food production are food prices, food trade, and food subsidies.

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