9.11B - **Biology Only** Factors affecting Levels of Food Security Flashcards
1
Q
What is food security?
A
Having sufficient food to feed the population.
2
Q
What factors affect food security?
A
- Increasing birth rate and human population.
- Changing diets in developed countries.
- New pests and pathogens.
- Climate change.
- Conflicts in some countries.
3
Q
How does the increasing birth rate affect food security?
A
It means more food is required.
4
Q
What impact do changing diets in developed countries have on food security?
A
Increased consumption of meat and fish makes already scarce food resources even more scarce.
5
Q
What role do new pests and pathogens play in food security?
A
They can destroy crops.
6
Q
How does climate change affect food production?
A
It can lead to conditions such as no rain, resulting in crop failures.
7
Q
How can conflicts in some countries impact food security?
A
They can affect the availability of water and food.
8
Q
What is needed to feed everyone on Earth?
A
Sustainable methods are needed.
