15.1 Feeding the world

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People in developed countries eat more ___________ than people in less-developed countries.

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Both (b) and (c) - fat and protein.

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A plot of land can produce more food when it is used to grow _________ than when it supports ___________.

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plants than animals.

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What is the measure of the quantity of food produced on a given area of land with limited inputs of energy and resources called?

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Food efficiency.

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Amount of food produced in a given area:

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Yield.

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Drought, soil loss, and problems with food distribution in a region can cause

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Famine.

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What is the term for farming that focuses on producing enough food for the farmer's family?

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Subsistence farming.

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What is the primary factor that affects food production in agriculture?

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Climate.

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What is the process of growing crops and raising animals for food called?

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Agriculture.

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What is the term for the variety of crops grown in a specific area?

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Crop diversity.

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What is the impact of overfishing on food supply?

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It reduces the availability of fish as a food source.