Food resources
AQA GCSE Geography revision on Food resources. Aligned to the AQA GCSE Geography 8035 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
Which of these is a physical factor that can lead to food insecurity?
- A) Poverty
- B) Conflict
- C) Extreme weather events
- D) Lack of education
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Answer: Extreme weather events
Extreme weather events like droughts or floods directly damage crops and disrupt food production systems. Other options like poverty and conflict are human factors that restrict access to food rather than being natural environmental constraints.
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Question 2
What is the term for the process of growing crops on a large scale using high levels of technology and chemicals?
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Answer: Agribusiness
Agribusiness involves the integration of various stages of production, processing, and distribution. It focuses on maximising profit through mechanisation, the use of fertilisers, and large-scale land management.
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Question 3
Which of the following is a potential environmental impact of the 'Green Revolution'?
- A) Increased biodiversity
- B) Soil degradation due to chemical overuse
- C) Reduced demand for irrigation
- D) Stabilisation of global food prices
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Answer: Soil degradation due to chemical overuse
While the Green Revolution increased yields, it required heavy reliance on chemical fertilisers and pesticides. This led to long-term soil degradation, water pollution, and a loss of natural soil fertility through monoculture practices.
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