Food Security Through Technology (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What is the expected global population by 2050?
What is the expected global population by 2050?
9 billion people
How are GM crops created?
How are GM crops created?
By transferring DNA between species
Which animal's DNA was used to create frost-resistant strawberries?
Which animal's DNA was used to create frost-resistant strawberries?
Arctic flounder fish
What social advantage do drought-resistant GM crops provide?
What social advantage do drought-resistant GM crops provide?
Food can be grown in more world regions
Why do farmers have to buy new GM seeds each year?
Why do farmers have to buy new GM seeds each year?
TNCs modify crops so they don't produce seeds
How do GM crops reduce the need for pesticides?
How do GM crops reduce the need for pesticides?
DNA harmful to pests is inserted in crops
What environmental risk does GM crop pollen create?
What environmental risk does GM crop pollen create?
It contaminates non-GM crops
What concern exists about TNCs controlling GM crops?
What concern exists about TNCs controlling GM crops?
They control the global food supply
How do herbicide-resistant GM crops save farmers money?
How do herbicide-resistant GM crops save farmers money?
Weed killers kill weeds but not the crops
What do supporters say about GM crops for food security?
What do supporters say about GM crops for food security?
They are our best opportunity for 2050