How far did your pineapple travel?

How far did your pineapple travel?

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Interactive Video

Science, Business, Other

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the journey of pineapples from Ghana to supermarkets worldwide, highlighting the concept of food miles and their environmental impact. It explores the economic significance of pineapple trade for Ghana and the dilemma between choosing locally grown or imported food. The video emphasizes the balance between environmental concerns and economic needs.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the distance food travels from production to consumer?

Food Route

Food Journey

Food Miles

Food Path

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to transport pineapples quickly after harvesting?

They are in high demand

They are heavy and difficult to move

They spoil quickly and need to stay fresh

They are expensive to store

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the environmental impacts of transporting food over long distances?

Higher greenhouse gas emissions

Reduced food waste

Increased food prices

Improved food quality

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does international trade of pineapples benefit people in Ghana?

It reduces the cost of living

It provides jobs and government revenue

It decreases environmental pollution

It increases local food supply

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence if people only consumed locally grown food?

Increased international trade

Economic decline in exporting countries

Higher food diversity

Improved global relations