Patterns of Food Production and Consumption (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Which of the following is an environmental capacity factor affecting food production?
Which of the following is an environmental capacity factor affecting food production?
Water availability for irrigation
What was the average daily calorie intake in high-income countries in the early 1960s?
What was the average daily calorie intake in high-income countries in the early 1960s?
3,030 kcal per person per day
By 2015, how many kilocalories per day could the world produce for every person?
By 2015, how many kilocalories per day could the world produce for every person?
More than 2,940 kcal
Which technology was NOT part of the Green Revolution package?
Which technology was NOT part of the Green Revolution package?
Genetic modification of crops
How does globalised trade address seasonality issues in food production?
How does globalised trade address seasonality issues in food production?
By moving produce between hemispheres
What unit is used to measure food consumption standardly across countries?
What unit is used to measure food consumption standardly across countries?
Kilocalories (kcal) per capita per day
What is the general daily calorie range below which undernourishment occurs?
What is the general daily calorie range below which undernourishment occurs?
1,700 to 2,000 kcal per day
Which three regions suffer most from undernourishment globally?
Which three regions suffer most from undernourishment globally?
Sub-Saharan Africa, S/C/E Asia, Latin Am.
How do consumption patterns differ between emerging and developed economies?
How do consumption patterns differ between emerging and developed economies?
Emerging: more meat/dairy; Developed: less red meat
What is the main priority in subsistence farming compared to commercial farming?
What is the main priority in subsistence farming compared to commercial farming?
Feeding the family rather than profit