Question 1

In developed countries, hunger results primarily from food poverty.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Students can help reduce hunger in the U.S. by:

Accepted Answer

A)  organizing a food drive for a community food pantry
B)  eating fewer meals away from home or in the university cafeteria
C)  leaving leftovers in the park for the homeless
D)  arguing against policies designed to increase the minimum wage
E)  eating vegetarian once a weekF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of food pantries?

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A)  They are programs that provide prepared meals to be eaten on-site.
B)  They facilitate the collection and distribution of food donations to authorized organizations feeding the hungry.
C)  They are programs that provide electronic transfer cards for purchasing food and other household items.
D)  They refer to the collection of wholesome surplus food for distribution to low-income people who are hungry.
E)  They refer to community food collection programs that provide groceries to be prepared and eaten at home.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Shelly, an eight-year-old child from a low-income family, is displaying symptoms such as growth failure, diarrhea, and pneumonia. Which of the following is Shelly most likely suffering from?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron deficiency
B)  Zinc deficiency
C)  Vitamin A deficiency
D)  Iodine deficiency
E)  Folate deficiencyF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

What are dead zones?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are columns of oxygen-depleted ocean water in which marine life cannot survive.
B)  They refer to the vast net cages in ocean inlets or freshwater lakes that are used to cultivate seafood.
C)  They refer to the pressure placed on water resources by human activities.
D)  They refer to the areas that have been damaged because of heavy storms eroding the topsoil.
E)  They refer to a specific area of land that is infertile.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the earth's carrying capacity?

Accepted Answer

A)  It refers to the total number of greenhouse gases that are present in the atmosphere.
B)  It refers to the total number of irreplaceable water bodies in a particular area.
C)  It refers to the total number of living organisms that a given environment can support without deteriorating in quality.
D)  It refers to the total set of resources that can be used to maintain both the natural environment and human life.
E)  It refers to the total quantity of food available to the world's people at a given time.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of a farm share arrangement?

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A)  It is an arrangement in which a farmer offers the public a subscription for an allotment of the farm's products throughout the season.
B)  It is agriculture practiced on a small scale using individualized approaches that vary with local conditions so as to minimize technological, fuel, and chemical inputs.
C)  It is an agricultural process that involves the management of pests using a combination of natural and biological controls and minimal or no application of pesticides.
D)  It is a series of advances in technology made in the last century that dramatically increased farm yields worldwide.
E)  It is a scientific discipline that combines biological, physical, and social sciences with ecological theory to develop methods for producing food sustainably.F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

Which transportation choice is most beneficial for the environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Driving alone several times a week to local stores
B)  Driving with a friend for long distances to visit farmers' markets
C)  Avoiding carpooling when making bulk food shopping trips
D)  Avoiding shopping trips to the store by ordering food delivery
E)  Using public transportationF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is a main cause of famine in the world today?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inadequate land to grow crops on
B)  Pest infestation of genetically modified crops, leading to failed growth
C)  Fighting among warring factions in countries where one faction is in power
D)  Inadequate aid from international organizations
E)  An insufficient number of farmers who produce edible cropsF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Kwashiorkor and marasmus:

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A)  require different treatment strategies
B)  cause serious birth defects
C)  are more common than chronic malnutrition
D)  are caused by inadequate diet
E)  are highly infectious diseases seen in toddlersF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 11

A local orchard is selling their apples by offering "pick your own" days for customers to come pick the apples themselves. What environmental impact could this action possibly have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improving the economy by not hiring workers
B)  Preserving the land
C)  Reducing the production of greenhouse gases by requiring less transportation
D)  Reducing irrigation costs
E)  Educating people about deforestationF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Living in a country that is at war or lacks transportation can lead to:

Accepted Answer

A)  food poverty
B)  food security
C)  marginal food insecurity
D)  food recovery
E)  food wastageF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of a food crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It refers to one or two reported indications of problems over food shortage in the house.
B)  It refers to hunger occurring when enough food exists in an area but some of the people cannot obtain it because of various reasons such as lack of money or transportation.
C)  It refers to the excessive food that is used to feed livestock.
D)  It is a steep decline in food availability with a proportional rise in hunger and malnutrition.
E)  It is the physical discomfort, illness, weakness, or pain beyond a mild uneasy sensation arising from a prolonged involuntary lack of food.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is true of sustainable practices and food production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small farms often specialize in growing corn and soybeans for industrial uses.
B)  An increase in the genetic diversity of food animals decreases their resistance toward certain diseases.
C)  Sustainable agricultural practices lead to global warming.
D)  Modern farming practices are causing the extinction of different plant species.
E)  The demand for genetically diverse foods is increasing.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 15

Marasmus is characterized by poor growth, dramatic weight loss, and apathy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Poverty drives people to restrict the number of children they have.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of greenhouse gases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Helium
B)  Nitrogen
C)  Oxygen
D)  Methane
E)  Carbon monoxideF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Strong evidence indicates that the recent warming of earth is largely caused by human activities, especially the release of greenhouse gases through the burning of fossil fuels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As consumers, we can purchase foods that require a low energy input by:

Accepted Answer

A)  buying grain-fed rather than grass-fed beef
B)  purchasing more processed foods
C)  purchasing frozen corn on the cob rather than fresh corn
D)  buying legumes and whole grains
E)  purchasing more animal than plant proteinsF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 20

Farmers who use genetic engineering to grow pesticide-resistant crops:

Accepted Answer

A)  contribute to soil depletion
B)  waste irrigation water from runoff
C)  reduce the use of petroleum and energy
D)  need to frequently till the soil to reduce weed growth
E)  decrease the nutrient content of foodsF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Exam 15: Hunger and the Future of Food

A local orchard is selling their apples by offering "pick your own" days for customers to come pick the apples themselves. What environmental impact could this action possibly have?

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Strong evidence indicates that the recent warming of earth is largely caused by human activities, especially the release of greenhouse gases through the burning of fossil fuels.

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Which transportation choice is most beneficial for the environment?

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Which of the following is an example of greenhouse gases?

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Living in a country that is at war or lacks transportation can lead to:

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Which of the following is true of sustainable practices and food production?

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Which of the following statements is true of a food crisis?

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In developed countries, hunger results primarily from food poverty.

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Which of the following statements is true of a farm share arrangement?

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What are dead zones?

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As consumers, we can purchase foods that require a low energy input by:

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Kwashiorkor and marasmus:

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Farmers who use genetic engineering to grow pesticide-resistant crops:

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Which of the following statements is true of food pantries?

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Poverty drives people to restrict the number of children they have.

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Shelly, an eight-year-old child from a low-income family, is displaying symptoms such as growth failure, diarrhea, and pneumonia. Which of the following is Shelly most likely suffering from?

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Marasmus is characterized by poor growth, dramatic weight loss, and apathy.

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Which of the following is a main cause of famine in the world today?

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Which of the following is true of the earth's carrying capacity?

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Students can help reduce hunger in the U.S. by:

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