Agriculture 2 Flashcards
What is happening to the NPP?
It is increasing because of more CO2 available in the atmosphere.
When shopping for food what is most important to look for? (lets out the most greenhouse gasses)
What it is (trophic efficiency) - Land use and Farming
What is rice a big contributor of?
Non-CO2 greenhouse emissions.
What regions yield productivity will be affected the most by climate change?
Areas around the equator, hot and dry areas.
Future projections of climate change, what will happen to our overall yield productivity?
It will decline.
What has happened recently to the number of undernourishment?
It has been declining for the past years but increased during covid.
What parts of the world are most affected by hunger?
Asia and Africa
How big part of the world is affected by food insecurity?
More than 30%
Where is the concentration of food insecurity highest?
Africa
