Factors Affecting Food Security (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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What is food security?
What is food security?
Having sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet dietary needs
How does population growth affect food security?
How does population growth affect food security?
Higher birth rates increase food demand, putting pressure on agriculture
How do changing diets affect food security?
How do changing diets affect food security?
Resource-intensive diets (e.g., more meat) in developed countries strain global food supplies
How do new pests and pathogens affect food security?
How do new pests and pathogens affect food security?
Devastate crops and livestock, reducing food production
How does climate change affect food security?
How does climate change affect food security?
Droughts, floods, and unpredictable weather reduce crop yields
Give an example of climate impact on crops
Give an example of climate impact on crops
Insufficient rainfall leads to crop failures
How does conflict affect food security?
How does conflict affect food security?
Disrupts water and agricultural resources, limiting food production and distribution
Why are sustainable agricultural practices important?
Why are sustainable agricultural practices important?
To ensure food security for the global population
Give examples of sustainable agriculture practices
Give examples of sustainable agriculture practices
Improving crop yields, reducing waste, managing resources efficiently, developing resilient systems