Insects as Food

What is the main benefit of eating insects according to the article?

• They have a unique flavor that cannot be found in other foods.

• They are easy to raise and are environmentally friendly.

• They are only available in certain parts of the world.

• They are considered a delicacy only in modern cuisine.

Which dish is mentioned as being served at the London restaurant Archipelago?

• Crispy Crickets

• Baby Bee Brulee

• Chapulines Tacos

• Water Bug Caviar

What percentage of known insect species are harmful to people, farm animals, or crop plants?

• Less than 0.5%

• About 5%

• More than 10%

• Exactly 2%

Which country's city created a "Wageningen—City of Insects" science festival to promote the idea of eating bugs?

• Laos

• Thailand

• The Netherlands

• Italy

What is the historical significance of beetle larvae according to the text?

• They were used as a form of currency.

• They were considered to be gourmet fare by the ancient Romans.

• They were forbidden to be eaten due to religious beliefs.

• They were used as a traditional medicine.

According to the article, what is the main reason insects are not recommended to be eaten straight out of the backyard?

• They may carry diseases.

• They are not considered tasty.

• They are difficult to catch.

• They are protected species.

By what year is the human population expected to grow to nine billion according to the text?

• 2025

• 2050

• 2100

• 2000

What percentage of all agricultural land is already used up by pastures and fodder?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

According to the text, what is the predicted status of beef by 2050?

• It will be more affordable

• It will be less consumed

• It will become an extreme luxury item

• It will be the main source of protein

How many pounds of feed yields one pound of pork, according to the text?

• Five pounds

• Ten pounds

• Three pounds

• Six pounds