Influences on the Distribution of Global Food Resources Flashcards
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factors
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production of biofuels
population growth and distribution
food production and distribution
food prices
demand for meat and dairy
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production of biofuels
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- Liquid fuels produced from renewable biological sources
- The 2 most common types of biofuels in use today are ethanol and biodiesel both of which represent the first generation of biofuel technologies
As the demand for alternative energy sources increases, more land and resources are allocated to growing crops for biofuel production, taking away and that could be used for fuel crops
- The 2 most common types of biofuels in use today are ethanol and biodiesel both of which represent the first generation of biofuel technologies
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population growth and distribution
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- The increase in the worlds population puts pressure on food production to meet the demands of a growing number of people
The uneven distribution of population around the globe means that some regions struggle to produce enough food to sustain their population
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food prices
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- Heavily influence the distribution of food resources
Fluctuations in prices based on factors such as weather, trade policies and global market trends can impact the affordability and availability of food in different regions creating challenges for vulnerable populations
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food production and distribution
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- These methods also play a crucial role in determining how food resources are spread globally
Modern agricultural practice transportation systems and storage facilities impact the efficiency of food distribution affecting the accessibility in different parts of the world
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demand for meat and dairy
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- Demand for meat and dairy products contributes to the distribution of global food resources
- Livestock farming requires large amounts of food, water and land which could otherwise be used for growing crops for direct human consumption
The increasing preference for meat and daity products in various parts of the world escalayes the competition for resources affecting the avaliability for different regions
- Livestock farming requires large amounts of food, water and land which could otherwise be used for growing crops for direct human consumption
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acronym
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