Food Security Flashcards
1
Q
Define food security
A
Having enough food to feed a population
2
Q
Describe how increase in birthdate affects food security
A
Tastes are changing in more developed countries
= expect range of different foods throughout the year
= must import food from other countries
= threaten their food security
3
Q
How do pests and pathogens affect food security
A
- pests eat food crops
- pathogens cause infectious diseases
= reduce amount of food crops available to eat
4
Q
How does environmental change affect food security
A
- effects of global warming
= unpredictable weather
= if rainfall patterns changes countries may not be able to grow enough crops to feed their populations
= lead to famine
5
Q
How does conflicts affect food security
A
- during any period of war farming can be disrupted
= imports of food may not be possible
6
Q
Biological factors affecting food security
A
Conflict
Birth rates (population)
Pests and pathogens
Resources
Environmental change
