FEEDING PEOPLE HIS GEO SI TEST Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is FAIRTRADE ?
FAIRTRADE is a system that helps farmers get a fair portion of their money from the products that they sold
How does FAIRTRADE benefit farmers ?
FAIRTRADE helps farmers get a fair amoubnt of money from their items taht they sold.
How does FAIRTRADE benefit customers ?
FAIRTRADE benefitrs customers because they receive greater quality products
Give one example of where intensive agricultutre is used:
USA
True or False - the population is much better nourished than 35 years ago
True
The world population increased from ___ in the 1900s to ___ in 2010
1.3 BILLION 7 BILLION
Is sustainable agriculture necessary? Why/Why not ?
YES. It is necessary if the population wants to be safe and without sanitary problems.
what is subsistence farming ? Give one example:
One example of organic agriculture is when farmers produce for their family’s cosumption.
What is FoodAid ? Who provides it ?
FoodAid is food sent to populations who are lacking. It is provided by food organisations such as NGOs.
What is FAMINE ?
Famine is absolute lack of food.
What is undernutrition ?
Undernutrition is a sistuation in which food intake does not meet needs.