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What is the potential of bivalves in terms of providing food?

• High environmental impact

• Low nutrient density

• High export value

• Low protein content

What is the environmental impact of bivalve aquaculture compared to arable crops?

• Higher land and freshwater use

• Higher greenhouse gas emissions

• Higher carbon footprint

• Lower greenhouse gas emissions

What is the Eutrophication Potential of bivalves?

• No impact

• Positive impact

• Neutral impact

• Negative impact

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How do bivalves contribute to marine ecosystems?

• Increase pollution

• Cause algal blooms

• Create habitat for other ocean wildlife

• Decrease biodiversity

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What is the potential economic benefit of bivalve farming in coastal communities?

• No impact on GDP

• Decrease export value

• Contribute to gender inequality

• Contribute to gender equality

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What is the potential risk associated with consuming bivalves?

• Low export value

• Concentration and consumption of harmful micro-organisms present in the water in which they are farmed

• High vitamin content

• No health risk

How can bivalves be turned into fortified food to tackle malnutrition?

• By encapsulating nutrients in a feed

• By increasing harmful micro-organisms

• By reducing vitamin content

• By decreasing sustainability

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What is the estimated coastline suitable for growing bivalve shellfish?

• 1 million sq km

• 3 million sq km

• 1.5 million sq km

• 2 million sq km

What is the potential of developing 1% of the suitable coastline for bivalve farming?

• Fulfill the protein requirements of 1 billion people

• Fulfill the protein requirements of 500 million people

• Fulfill the protein requirements of 100 million people

• Fulfill the protein requirements of 10 billion people

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What is the main focus of the 'Follow the Food' series?

• Investigating technological advancements in sports

• Investigating space exploration

• Investigating agriculture's response to environmental challenges

• Investigating fashion trends

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