3.1 - Food Supply, Plant Growth and Productivity

Question 1

Food Security Definition

Answer 1

Food security is the ability of human populations to access food of sufficient quality and quantity.

Question 2

Food Production

Answer 2

An increase in human population and concern for food security leads to a demand for increased food production.

Food production must be sustainable and not degrade the natural resources that agriculture depends on.

Question 3

Energy Loss

Answer 3

All food production is dependent on photosynthesis.

As you move along a food chain, energy is lost between each trophic level and the next.