The Omnivore's Dilemma SUPER Flashcard

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What is the Local Sustainable food chain?

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A food chain that emphasizes local production and consumption, focusing on sustainable farming practices that benefit the environment and community.

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What is the Hunting/Gathering food chain?

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The shortest food chain where humans obtain food directly from nature by hunting animals and gathering wild plants.

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What is the Industrial food chain?

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A food chain characterized by large-scale production, often involving monoculture farming, heavy use of chemicals, and long-distance transportation of food.

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What is the Industrial Organic food chain?

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A food chain that combines organic farming practices with industrial-scale production, aiming to produce food without synthetic chemicals while still operating on a large scale.

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What is the second major crop grown in the industrial food chain?

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Soybeans.

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Which food chain is the most affordable?

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Industrial food chain.

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What meal did Michael Pollan have after investigating the Industrial Food Chain?

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McDonald's.

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What are the environmental impacts of the Industrial food chain?

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It often leads to soil degradation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity due to monoculture practices and chemical use.

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What is the significance of Polyface Farm in the context of sustainable agriculture?

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Polyface Farm exemplifies local sustainable farming practices, focusing on rotational grazing and biodiversity to produce food in an environmentally friendly way.

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What role do consumers play in the food chain?

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Consumers influence the food chain through their purchasing choices, which can support sustainable practices or perpetuate industrial methods.