Unit 5 Quiz

Question 1

Desertification

Answer 1

the process through which fertile land becomes increasingly arid and unproductive

Question 2

Food security

Answer 2

the condition in which all individuals have access to good food to maintain a healthy and active life

Question 3

GMO’S

Answer 3

organisms in which the genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques

Question 4

Food desert

Answer 4

areas where residents have limited access to affordable and nutritious food options

Question 5

Sustainable Agriculture

Answer 5

Approach to make sure future generations meet their own needs

Question 6

Fair trade

Answer 6

movement that aims to help farmers and workers in developing countries by ensuring they are paid a fair price for their products

Question 7

Organic Farming

Answer 7

agricultural method that emphasizes the use of natural substances and biological processes to cultivate crops and raise livestock.

Question 8

Agricultural subsidies

Answer 8

payments and other forms of support provided by the government to farmers or agribusinesses

Question 9

Agricultural density

Answer 9

ratio of the number of agricultural workers to the amount of arable land in a given area.