Industrial Agriculture’s Impact
What term describes large scale, high input farming methods that dominate food production today?
Industrial agriculture
What term describes consistent access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food?
Food security
What is the term for farming practices that maintain soil health, reduce chemical use, and conserve water?
Sustainable agriculture
What major environmental factor decreases soil fertility, alters rainfall patterns, and increases foodborne illness risks?
Climate Change
Which common farming practice increases the risk of pest outbreaks and soil degradation due to lack of crop diversity?
Monoculture farming
What is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S.?
Contamination from pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli
Name one farming method that reduces the need for chemical fertilizers by recycling organic waste.
Composting or regenerative agriculture
Which stage of the food system is most affected by increased pests and food spoilage due to climate change?
Food production
What unintended consequence arises from excessive pesticide use on large scale farms?
Pesticide resistance
The food system relies on many external factors. Name two environmental influences that shape food systems.
Climate change and land use
What is the name of the farming approach that integrates trees, crops, and livestock to promote biodiversity and reduce environmental impact?
Agroforestry
How does rising CO₂ impact the nutrient composition of staple crops like wheat and rice?
It decreases protein, iron, and zinc content
What major public health issue is caused by the overuse of antibiotics in livestock farming?
Antibiotic resistance
What is the term for areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious food, often linked to higher rates of diet-related diseases?
Food deserts
What is one policy approach that has been used to reduce antibiotic overuse in food animal production?
Denmark’s ban on non-therapeutic antibiotic use in livestock, which reduced antibiotic resistance while maintaining farm productivity
Which climate-related event leads to higher bacterial contamination in food and water sources?
Flooding