ch 14 Flashcards
how many people on earth do not have enough to eat
1 in 9 people
how much of the population is overweight
one quarter
what kills more people than a disease each year
hunger
what would improve opportunities for trade
improving roads and other infrastructure
what are farming yields affected by
access to water, length of growing season, climate, soil types etc.
what is the result of better use of farming areas
better use of technology, more efficient farming methods
what are strategies to improve food production
reducing yield gap, expanding agriculture, improving infrastructure etc.
what are the concerns about the GM crops
health risks, loss of seed variety
where is the experimental greenhouse farming facility
port augusta
what is a food aid
food, money, goods & services, given by wealthier nations, to less wealthier nations, helping them in need
what are the 3 types of food aid’s
program food aid, project food aid & relief food aid
what is the key organisation that provides food aid
united nations world food programme (WFP)
