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07 Food Systems and Agriculture Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 07 Food Systems and Agriculture, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

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Which description best explains why a food system is broader than food production alone?

A
A food system covers farming and harvesting, but not what happens after food leaves a farm.
B
A food system connects food production, later stages such as selling and eating, and the effects of those activities.
C
A food system refers only to the businesses that transport food between countries.

True or false

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If a region produces a large quantity of food, its population is necessarily food secure.

A
True
B
False

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What term describes a food chain while also considering how value is added and distributed among its actors?

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Sustainable agriculture balances , economic viability, and social equity.

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A household throws away edible leftovers after a meal. Which term generally describes this stage of discarded food?

A
Food loss, because all food that is not eaten is classified as loss.
B
Food loss, because household stages occur before retail.
C
Food waste, because the food is discarded at a household stage.

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What term describes the stages and actors moving food from production to consumers?

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Which choices can help make a food supply chain more resilient to disruptions? Select all that apply.

A
Use diverse suppliers and transport routes.
B
Depend on a single supplier so the chain has fewer relationships to manage.
C
Maintain reliable storage and transport systems.
D
Remove storage capacity so food moves through the chain faster.

True or false

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A sustainable healthy diet means everyone should follow the same menu, regardless of local food availability, culture, or economic circumstances.

A
True
B
False

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When people cannot afford food or cannot physically obtain it, which food-security dimension is most directly affected?

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Which statement best describes the two-way relationship between food systems and climate change?

A
Food systems affect climate only through transport, while climate change affects only retail.
B
Food systems can contribute to emissions, and climate change can in turn disrupt farming.
C
Food production and climate change are unrelated because only natural systems are affected by weather.

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Which household choices align with the material's guidance for supporting sustainable healthy diets? Select all that apply.

A
Include bean- or lentil-based meals in place of some meals centered on resource-intensive animal products.
B
Choose foods based only on a local or organic label, without considering nutrition or affordability.
C
Plan portions to reduce leftovers.
D
Ignore whether healthy foods are affordable and accessible.

Open ended

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A group of farms finds that crops spoil during storage before reaching retailers because storage is inadequate and buyers are not coordinated with harvests. Identify whether this is generally food loss or food waste, then propose two measures suited to the problem and explain why they could help.

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A household can obtain enough food, but unsafe water and limited ability to prepare it make it difficult to benefit from the food's nutrients. Which food-security dimension is most directly involved?

A
Availability, because it means people can afford food.
B
Stability, because it means enough food is produced overall.
C
Utilization, because clean water and preparation affect people's ability to use food's nutrients.
D
Access, because it means food is nutritious and safe.

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Which policy approach most directly addresses the unequal social conditions that can affect food-system workers and small-scale producers?

A
Reward businesses solely for increasing food output, regardless of labor conditions or market access.
B
Support decent work and fair market access for workers and small-scale producers.
C
Focus only on reducing transport distance, without considering workers or producers.

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A household wants to make its diet more sustainable without ignoring nutrition, budget, or food traditions. Which plan best fits that goal?

A
Choose only foods labeled local, regardless of cost or nutritional value.
B
Choose varied, nutritious foods that fit the household's budget and cultural context, while planning portions to limit waste.
C
Eat the same menu as everyone else because sustainable diets require identical choices.
D
Focus only on reducing environmental impact, even if the diet does not meet nutritional needs.

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A farming community is choosing practices for a region with local water limits and small farms. Which approach best reflects sustainable agriculture?

A
Use one farming method everywhere because uniformity guarantees sustainability.
B
Maximize yields regardless of effects on soil, farmer livelihoods, or working conditions.
C
Choose practices suited to local conditions that support ecosystems while allowing farmers to earn a viable income.
D
Avoid all investment in tools and markets so farms have fewer environmental impacts.

True or false

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A food distributor adds refrigeration to keep products available for longer, but must also account for the energy and infrastructure the system requires. This is a trade-off that can occur in food supply chains.

A
True
B
False

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A town has enough food in its shops, but prices rise faster than household incomes, so some residents can no longer afford it. Which food-security dimension is most directly affected? Enter one of the four dimensions.

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A relief program provides enough food, and families can obtain it at no cost. However, unsafe water and limited cooking facilities prevent some people from preparing it safely. Which food-security dimension does this situation most directly illustrate?

A
Availability, because it concerns whether enough food is produced or supplied.
B
Access, because it concerns whether people can obtain and afford food.
C
Stability, because it concerns whether food security remains reliable over time.
D
Utilization, because safety, nutrition, health, and preparation affect how people benefit from food.

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What is the term for edible food discarded by a household?