Causes And Effects Of Food Shortages

Question 1

Examples of economic causes of a famine

Answer 1

Economic crisis, hyperinflation

Question 2

Examples of environmental causes of a famine

Answer 2

Droughts, floods, natural disasters, insect plagues (locusts)

Question 3

Examples of political causes of a famine

Answer 3

War, conflict, government mismanagement (ignoring the issue, blocking aid etc), corruption, (Covid 19?)

Question 4

Examples of symptoms of hunger/malnutrition

Answer 4

Stunting (low height for age), wasting (low weight for height), a high under 5 mortality rate, swollen belly, painful skin condition