Food in the UK (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Quizzes
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What percentage of UK food was imported in 2013?
What percentage of UK food was imported in 2013?
47%
How does increased disposable income affect food demand in the UK?
How does increased disposable income affect food demand in the UK?
Higher demand for larger quantities and more variety
In which months are strawberries seasonal in the UK?
In which months are strawberries seasonal in the UK?
July and August
Which crops cannot be grown in the UK due to unsuitable climate?
Which crops cannot be grown in the UK due to unsuitable climate?
Cocoa, tea, and bananas
What is agribusiness?
What is agribusiness?
Large-scale farms controlled by firms
What environmental problem is caused by heavy use of fertilizers in agribusiness?
What environmental problem is caused by heavy use of fertilizers in agribusiness?
Eutrophication
How has agribusiness affected farming employment?
How has agribusiness affected farming employment?
Decrease due to mechanisation
What causes biodiversity loss in agribusiness?
What causes biodiversity loss in agribusiness?
Destruction of hedgerows
What percentage of the UK's carbon footprint comes from food production?
What percentage of the UK's carbon footprint comes from food production?
17%
What are the annual food miles for UK food imports?
What are the annual food miles for UK food imports?
18.8 billion miles
What percentage of UK imported food comes from within the EU?
What percentage of UK imported food comes from within the EU?
68%
What defines organic food production?
What defines organic food production?
No pesticides or fertilisers used