FEEDING PEOPLE HIS GEO SI TEST Flashcards

(11 cards)

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What is FAIRTRADE ?

A

FAIRTRADE is a system that helps farmers get a fair portion of their money from the products that they sold

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How does FAIRTRADE benefit farmers ?

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FAIRTRADE helps farmers get a fair amoubnt of money from their items taht they sold.

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How does FAIRTRADE benefit customers ?

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FAIRTRADE benefitrs customers because they receive greater quality products

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4
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Give one example of where intensive agricultutre is used:

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USA

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5
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True or False - the population is much better nourished than 35 years ago

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True

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6
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The world population increased from ___ in the 1900s to ___ in 2010

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1.3 BILLION 7 BILLION

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7
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Is sustainable agriculture necessary? Why/Why not ?

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YES. It is necessary if the population wants to be safe and without sanitary problems.

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what is subsistence farming ? Give one example:

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One example of organic agriculture is when farmers produce for their family’s cosumption.

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What is FoodAid ? Who provides it ?

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FoodAid is food sent to populations who are lacking. It is provided by food organisations such as NGOs.

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10
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What is FAMINE ?

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Famine is absolute lack of food.

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What is undernutrition ?

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Undernutrition is a sistuation in which food intake does not meet needs.

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