Unit 5: The Global Food Supply Chain Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is interdependence?
A
when two things, people, organizations, or countries are dependent on one another
2
Q
Who is the breadbasket of Europe?
A
Ukraine
3
Q
What is commodity dependence?
A
when a country has more than 60% of its exports made up of just commodities
4
Q
What is specialization?
A
the process of focusing on a specific task, product, or service
5
Q
What are the positives of the global food supply chain?
A
-specialization
-grow economically
-produce other goods
-become more competitive
-reduce the cost of their food
6
Q
What are the negatives of the global food supply chain?
A
-periphery, semi-periphery rely on core countries
-put the needs of core countries above themselves
-exploitation of the environment
-food insecurity
