Lesson 3.6.1.2.1
3.6.1.2.1 Seasonal, local and transported food and sustainability Quiz: AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition, Unit 5
20 questions
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Lesson 3.6.1.2.1, Seasonal, local and transported food and sustainability: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (8585), Unit 5: Food provenance, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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What benefit is most commonly linked to seasonal fruit and vegetables?
- Artificial heating
- Higher chemical usage
- Lower energy growth
- Extended storage life
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Which key advantage is typically associated with seasonal vegetables?
- Longer shelf life
- Better flavour
- Artificial ripening
- Higher fat content
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What environmental issue is directly linked to long-distance food transport?
- Soil erosion
- Carbon emissions
- Ozone restoration
- Water depletion
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Which major concern is associated with intensive fish farming?
- Lower water temperature
- Reduced salinity
- Disease spread
- Increased currents
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What is a common trade-off associated with organic farming methods?
- Higher synthetic fertilizers
- Lower crop yields
- Zero weed growth
- Increased pesticide use
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What is the main environmental reason to buy local apples?
- Increased transport time
- Fewer food miles
- More packaging waste
- Higher fuel usage
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What do food miles actually measure?
- Storage duration
- Total transport distance
- Cooking temperature
- Shelf-life longevity
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Why can imported out-of-season fruit have a high environmental impact?
- Shorter travel distances
- Reduced cooling needs
- Increased transport emissions
- Natural local ripening
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Which action best reduces the environmental impact of meal planning?
- Using heated greenhouses
- Selecting packaged meals
- Choosing seasonal vegetables
- Buying air-freighted ingredients
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What environmental problem can excess fish farm feed cause?
- Water pollution
- Soil compaction
- Increased biodiversity
- Nutrient depletion
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What natural fertiliser helps organic farming improve soil health?
- Artificial herbicides
- Compost
- Synthetic pesticides
- Ammonium nitrate
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Why might buying seasonal food sometimes require extra energy?
- Extended cold storage
- Instant field freezing
- Rapid air freight
- Immediate consumption
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What is a primary economic benefit of purchasing local food produce?
- Extending product shelf-life
- Increasing global trade
- Supporting local farmers
- Eliminating storage costs
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What is a major environmental concern associated with intensive fish farming?
- Ozone depletion
- Deforestation
- Soil erosion
- Water pollution
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Which environmental benefit is achieved by choosing a local food supplier?
- Fewer food miles
- Instant soil regeneration
- Zero water usage
- Complete packaging elimination
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How can the sustainability of fish farming be improved?
- Using artificial dyes
- Reducing waste
- Increasing stocking density
- Accelerating fish growth
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What is a key culinary advantage of eating seasonal ingredients?
- Artificial enrichment
- Longer shelf-life
- Better flavour
- Decreased moisture
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Which transport method creates the highest carbon footprint for food items?
- Local cycling
- Electric delivery vans
- Air transport
- Rail freight
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What does the term food miles measure?
- Distance travelled
- Packaging weight
- Water consumption
- Storage duration
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Which fruit is typically harvested in late summer in Britain?
- Rhubarb
- Cranberries
- Blood oranges
- Blackberries
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