I WONDER - How Does Wasting Food Impact The Environment?

The video discusses the environmental impact of food waste, focusing on how discarded food in landfills produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas that exacerbates global warming. It also highlights the significant water waste involved in food production, noting that 25% of fresh water is used to grow food that ultimately goes to waste.

What happens to food waste when it is disposed of in landfill sites?

• It turns into compost.

• It produces methane gas.

• It is recycled into new products.

• It becomes a source of renewable energy.

Why is methane considered more harmful than carbon dioxide?

• It is more effective at trapping heat.

• It reacts with other gases to form pollutants.

• It is less stable in the atmosphere.

• It is produced in larger quantities.

How does methane contribute to global warming?

• By reflecting sunlight away from Earth.

• By increasing oxygen levels.

• By trapping heat in the atmosphere.

• By absorbing harmful UV rays.

What percentage of fresh water is used to grow food that is eventually wasted?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

Why is food waste a concern for water conservation?

• It leads to water pollution.

• It requires a large amount of water to produce.

• It increases water temperature.

• It causes droughts.