describe production contributing to climate change | build up of greenhouse gases from production of food traps heat (less heat goes back into space) which causes Earth to heat up, known as global warming. |
describe the four ways where climate change affects food | 1. lower yield of food
2. warmer temperature allows microorganisms and pests to reproduce more
3. drought and flooding cause food shortage
4. food shortage cause malnutrition, poor health and death |
what examples of fruits that can be grown in the UK? | peaches, grapes, oranges |
state some factors affecting food availability | land, wealth, population increase, new pests, climate, crop production, changing diets, armed conflict, meteorological events |
what is sustainable technique? | by using sustainable techniques (sustainable fishing) to make sure we look after the environment while preserving source |
what is GM foods | way to increase food production by producing GM foods that grow faster, resistant to pests, have higher yield and greater nutritional value |
read about increasing food production | okay |
what is fairtrade? | fairtrade foundation aims to promote farmers welfare in less developed countries |