Chapter 3 Flashcards
Medical science has been a major factor in prolonging life
True
People in developing countries have an average income of $4,500.
False
In theory, there should be adequate levels of food available to meet the needs of the world’s population.
True
The economic demand for food is less in developing countries, which in turn results in lower levels of either food production or distribution.
True
Cereal grain production and the number of hungry people were both at record highs in 2008.
True
Lack of food availability is primarily an issue of technology, not politics.
False
The production and distribution of food is often a method of control of the people by governments.
True
There are many productive lands available in which to expand crop production.
False
It is projected that global warming will lead to a net loss of cropland.
True
In 2003, energy costs accounted for 35 percent of total crop production costs.
False
Energy use worldwide is evenly distributed in developed and developing countries.
False
How much of the world’s population faces food insecurity?
17 percent
How many hectares of cropland are lost each year?
5 million
Which of the following is the largest use of water in the United States?
agriculture
The percent of total energy that agriculture in the United States used directly or indirectly is:
2 percent
Which of the following countries did NOT see great benefits as a result of the Green Revolution? A. Mexico B. India C. Pakistan D. Sudan
D. Sudan
There are approximately ___ billion people in developed countries and ___ billion people in developing countries.
one, five
The ___________________________________ classifies countries by their level of well-being on the basis of educaiton, standard of living, and life expectancy.
Human Development Index
________ land is land that is used potentially could be used as cropland.
Arable
The ________ aquifer, one of the largest underground bodies of fresh water is being depleted faster than it can be recharged due to irrigaction in the Plains states.
Ogalala
Norman Borlaug stated that in addition to technology, __________________________ is needed to fight world hunger.
Equal distribution of food
