Food Production and Distribution
This worksheet explores the journey of food from farm to table, covering production methods and distribution channels.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require critical thinking and real-world examples.
1. Which of the following is an example of a primary sector activity in food production?
Baking bread in a factory
Selling vegetables at a market
Harvesting wheat on a farm
Transporting milk to a store
2. What is the main purpose of a food distribution system?
To grow crops more efficiently
To make food accessible to consumers
To process raw food ingredients
To store food for long periods
3. The process of turning raw agricultural products into edible food items is called food .
4. A shortage of food in a particular area can lead to .
5. Most of the food we eat today is produced through subsistence farming.
True
False
6. Improved transportation networks have made it easier to distribute food globally.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the difference between local food systems and global food systems.
8. List two factors that can affect food distribution in a country.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. After , crops are often sent to factories for further .
10. Effective is crucial to get food from farms to .
The image below illustrates different aspects of a food chain. Study it carefully and answer the question.
11. Based on the food chain diagram, describe how energy flows from producers to consumers. Give an example for each stage.
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