Why is There Uneven Access to Food? Crash Course Geography

The video explores the complexities of agriculture and food insecurity, highlighting the role of geography in understanding hunger. It discusses historical agricultural developments, such as the Columbian Exchange and various agricultural revolutions, and their impact on food production. The video also addresses modern challenges, including the dominance of monocultures, the influence of large agribusinesses, and the persistence of food deserts. It emphasizes the need to consider cultural, political, and economic factors in addressing global hunger.

What is a major challenge in addressing food insecurity despite technological advances?

• Overproduction of food

• Inadequate farming techniques

• Persistent food insecurity

• Lack of agricultural land

How do geographers contribute to understanding hunger?

• By reducing food prices

• By studying the diffusion of agricultural ideas

• By developing new farming equipment

• By increasing food production

What is the Columbian Exchange?

• A system of agricultural subsidies

• A trade route between Europe and Asia

• A method of crop rotation

• A global exchange of food and agricultural ideas

What was a significant change during the Second Agricultural Revolution?

• Use of machines in farming

• Increase in manual labor

• Introduction of polyculture

• Development of organic farming

What is a consequence of the Green Revolution?

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduction in water usage

• Decline in food diversity

• Decrease in crop yields

What is a food desert?

• An area with abundant food resources

• A region with no agricultural activity

• A place with high food prices

• An area lacking access to fresh food

How do large agribusiness corporations impact small farmers?

• By reducing their access to resources

• By increasing their market share

• By producing cheaper food

• By providing them with free seeds

What is a major factor in food insecurity at the local level?

• Excessive food diversity

• Abundance of grocery stores

• Lack of transportation

• High food production

What role do cultural and political factors play in food access?

• They have no impact

• They are less important than economic factors

• They influence food security

• They only affect rural areas

What is a key takeaway about agriculture from the video?

• It is a static and unchanging field

• It is a dynamic innovation with a complex history

• It is solely focused on increasing production

• It has no connection to geography