Agriculture Flashcards

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What is agriculture?

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Agriculture is the science or practice of rearing animals and growing crops.

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What does sustainable agriculture refer to?

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Sustainable agriculture refers to making sure agricultural systems continue to produce to meet the demands of the future generations.

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What should sustainable agriculture achieve?

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Sustainable agriculture should achieve :
~Satisfactory human food needs
~ Enhancements of the quality of the environment
~Efficient use of non reusable and farm resources
~Ensure farm is economically viable or in good condition to work on.
~Enhance quality of farmers life

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What are some causes of food shortages?

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~Natural Disaster
~Overpopulation
~Environment
~Free Trade
~Disease
~Corrupt Government
~Conflict/War
~Water Scarcity
~HIV/aids

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What are some effects of food shortages?

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~Poor Nutrition
~Malnutrition
~Affected dietary quality and eating behaviour
~Chronic diseases
~Increased health care expenses
~Low employment rates

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What is food security?

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Food security is having sufficient and nutritious food that meet dietary standards for an active lifestyle.

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What are causes of food insecurities?

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~ Poverty
~Lack of affordable housing
~Lack of access to healthcare

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What are effects of food insecurity?

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~Disease
~Injury
~Chronic Conditions
~Chronic Pain

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What are solutions to food insecurity?

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~Assistance through nutritional programs
~Addressing unemployment

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What are the importances of agriculture?

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~ Provides an available source of food for a country
~ Provides a source of income
~Provides another source of natural medication

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