Food Security

1. What event in Zambia between 2008 and 2009 highlighted the issue of food security?

• A drought

• A flood

• Skyrocketing food prices

• A locust plague

Answer explanation

The event in Zambia between 2008 and 2009 that highlighted the issue of food security was skyrocketing food prices.

2. What is one consequence of food insecurity mentioned in the video?

• Increased tourism

• Civic unrest and international conflict

• Improved international relations

• Decreased poverty

Answer explanation

Food insecurity mentioned in the transcript can lead to civic unrest and international conflict.

3. How much more food will we need by 2050 according to the video?

• 25% more

• 50% more

• 75% more

• 100% more

Answer explanation

According to the transcript, we will need 50% more food by 2050.

4. What is a major challenge to producing more food in the future?

• Lower energy prices

• Decreased demand for food

• High energy prices and climate change

• A decrease in global population

Answer explanation

High energy prices and climate change are major challenges to producing more food in the future.

5. What is the first strategy mentioned for addressing global food security?

• Science and technology

• Redistribution of wealth

• Local farming initiatives

• Government regulation

Answer explanation

The first strategy mentioned for addressing global food security is science and technology.

6. Why can't technologies from North American farms simply be transferred to African farms?

• Because of trade restrictions

• Because of differences in soils, cultures, and communities

• Because of a lack of infrastructure

• Because of language barriers

Answer explanation

Technologies from North American farms cannot be transferred to African farms due to differences in soils, cultures, and communities.

7. According to the video, what percentage of food is wasted globally?

• 5 to 10 percent

• 10 to 15 percent

• 20 to 50 percent

• 60 to 70 percent

Answer explanation

According to the transcript, globally, 20 to 50 percent of food is wasted. This aligns with the correct answer choice.

8. What role do local food systems play according to the video?

• They increase global market problems

• They are a critical line of defense against hunger

• They are irrelevant to food security

• They decrease the quality of food

Answer explanation

Local food systems are a critical line of defense against hunger.

9. What is the fourth strategy mentioned for ensuring food security?

• Increasing fast food chains

• Stronger regulation and proactive government policy

• Encouraging organic farming only

• Reducing the number of farms

Answer explanation

The fourth strategy for ensuring food security is stronger regulation and proactive government policy.

10. What was the weight of the manure pile seen at the feedlot, compared to elephants?

• About 10,000 elephants

• About 20,000 elephants

• About 35,000 elephants

• About 50,000 elephants

Answer explanation

The weight of the manure pile seen at the feedlot was approximately equivalent to the weight of about 35,000 elephants.