Food Security Through Intensive and Organic Farming (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What is the global population projected to reach by 2050?
What is the global population projected to reach by 2050?
Nine billion people
Which chemicals does intensive farming use to produce large quantities of food?
Which chemicals does intensive farming use to produce large quantities of food?
Fertilizers, herbicides & pesticides
What is the primary motivation of agribusiness companies in LIDCs?
What is the primary motivation of agribusiness companies in LIDCs?
Profit maximization
Why is intensive farming food cheap in Advanced Countries?
Why is intensive farming food cheap in Advanced Countries?
Low production costs
How do monocultures affect biodiversity in intensive farming?
How do monocultures affect biodiversity in intensive farming?
Reduce biodiversity
What does organic farming completely ban?
What does organic farming completely ban?
Use of chemicals
What environmental benefit does organic farming provide?
What environmental benefit does organic farming provide?
Biodiversity increases significantly
What is a major economic disadvantage of organic farming?
What is a major economic disadvantage of organic farming?
Crop yields are lower
What does 'SEE' stand for in the three pillars of sustainability?
What does 'SEE' stand for in the three pillars of sustainability?
Social, Economic, Environmental
What is the main sustainability trade-off with intensive farming?
What is the main sustainability trade-off with intensive farming?
Short-term gains, long-term risks