GTW Food miles

What do food miles refer to?

• The distance food travels from production to consumption

• The amount of food produced in a specific area

• The number of miles walked by food delivery workers

• The speed at which food is transported

Why are food miles considered to have an impact on the environment?

• They contribute to carbon emissions from transportation

• They increase the nutritional value of food

• They reduce the cost of food production

• They improve the taste of food

What percentage of fruit in the UK comes from abroad?

• 10%

• 30%

• 50%

• 95%

What is the writer's recommendation regarding food buying habits?

• Buy only imported food

• Buy locally produced food

• Buy food from the farthest possible location

• Buy food with the highest food miles

Why does the writer mention the transportation of potatoes?

• To highlight the inefficiency of food transportation

• To promote the consumption of potatoes

• To discourage the consumption of potatoes

• To emphasize the importance of packaging

What is the writer's conclusion about food miles?

• They are not ideal but sometimes better than the alternative

• They are always the best option for the environment

• They have no impact on the economy

• They are the main cause of pollution

What is the impact of lorries carrying food on the environment?

• Producing carbon emissions

• Reducing pollution

• Increasing biodiversity

• Improving air quality

Why is it suggested to buy Spanish tomatoes in the UK in the winter?

• To increase food miles

• To support the local economy

• To reduce the freshness of the tomatoes

• To avoid using energy to recreate warm weather

What is the main argument against the concept of food miles?

• The energy required to keep food fresh locally may be worse for the environment

• Food transportation has no impact on the environment

• Buying imported food is always better

• Food miles are always the most environmentally friendly option

What would happen if everyone bought food produced within a 20-kilometer radius?

• The country would have to import more food

• The country would experience a rise in pollution

• The country would face a food shortage

• The country would save over two billion pounds in environmental costs