Biomes
What is the term for Saltwater Biomes
Marine
What is Food Security?
Reliable access, across scales, to food at all times
People working on farms have been replaced by?
Machines
What tree is Palm Oil harvested from?
The Oil Palm Tree
What are the three impacts we explore in Geography?
Economic, Social, Environmental
Tropical Rainforests are Located Near
The Equator
What is Food Insecurity Caused by?
Environmental factors, political factors, affordability and accessibility
Describe Vertical Farming
The practice of cultivating crops in stacked layers indoors
What animal is endangered due to Palm Oil?
Orangutan
Are all human impacts negative? True or False
False
What is the correct definition of a Biome
A large area on the earth’s surface defined by the type of vegetation there
What are ways we can see Food Insecurity?
Poor access to sufficient affordable & nutritious food.
Describe Smart Irrigation
Soil moisture sensors and weather forecasting help farmers optimise irrigation schedules, ensuring that crops receive the right amount of water at the right time.
How much of our food uses Palm Oil?
50%
What is Land Degradation?
Damage to land through human impact
What are the three types of Aquatic Biomes
Marine, Freshwater, Estuary
What is the Root Cause of Food Insecurity?
How has Biotechnology improved crop yields?
Biotechnology has led to the development of genetically modified crops with improved resistance to pests, diseases, and harsh environmental conditions such as drought.
Explain why Rainforests are endangered by the Palm Oil Industry
Mass deforestation, the tropical conditions allow for the best growth for the plant - it has become the main source of income for third world farmers
What are three examples of negative human environmental impacts you can think of?
Pollution, Deforestation, Microplastic, Burning, Waste etc;
How are Tundra and Desert Biomes both Similar
Lack of Rainfall across the Year
What does Food Security look like?
Being confident in the food you eat, having the resources you need, varied diet.
Who was the organisation that Patented GMOs and would investigate farmers for violating their patents?
Monsanto
What are some of the benefits of the Palm Oil Industry
Job Creation, it produces the most efficient fruit-based oil, has been used by developing countries to improve their quality of life
What was Kevin's Law in Food, Inc?
It was a proposed law aimed at giving the USDA authority to close plants producing contaminated meat.