home ec winter test 2024

Question 1

how do you make responsible food choices

Answer 1

you need to be aware of how food production affects the environment and animal welfare

Question 2

how to choose environment friendly food

Answer 2

consider the type of food,how it was produced and how it was stored,transported and cooked

Question 3

what are food miles

Answer 3

the distance food travels from the farm to your plate

Question 4

what is your carbon footprint

Answer 4

measures the CO2 from all your activities,it measures the effect you have on the environment

Question 5

what is organic food

Answer 5

food produced without artificial fertilisers or chemicals

Question 6

what are free range animals

Answer 6

animals that can roam freely outdoors and are not caged

Question 7

how can we cut down on emmissions

Answer 7

eat more vegetables nuts and pulses and eat less processed and red meat

Question 8

what is food waste

Answer 8

food waste is food that is not eaten and gets thrown out

Question 9

what are the most commonly wasted foods

Answer 9

fruits,vegetables,breads and salads

Question 10

what is ethical consumption

Answer 10

buying goods made by companies that do not cause harm to people,animals or the environment

Question 11

what are genetically modified organisms(GMOs)

Answer 11

plants or animals whose genes have been changed to give the new traits

Question 12

what does the fairtrade foundation aim to do

Answer 12

improve prices and trade terms for farmers for products such as sugar,bananas,coffee and tea

Question 13

what does fairchain aim to do

Answer 13

create more jobs by processing raw materials where they are grown eg. roasting coffee beans