Food Distribution and Safety

Question 1

A person with a degree in economics and an emphasis in agriculture would best be able to perform which of the following jobs?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

produce broker

Question 2

Which government agency monitors the cleanliness of food and ensures that no food-borne illnesses arise?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Question 3

Which of the following events would fall under the EPA’s jurisdiction?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A farmer was discovered using a banned pesticide.

Question 4

Which option distinguishes the governmental agency in charge of the aspect of farming described in the following scenario? A rancher in Wyoming wishes to increase the number of cattle in his herd, but he owns too little pastureland. He would like to graze his new cattle on the adjacent federal rangeland.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Bureau of Land Management

Question 5

Which of the following has been a result of the increase in local organic farms?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

an improvement in local economies

Question 6

Based on information in the lesson, which of the following foods is most likely to be imported?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

shrimp

Question 7

How has the shift to locally grown produce decreased greenhouse emissions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Buying locally grown foods decreases the need for tractor-trailers to transport food across the country.

Question 8

Most of the US supply of vegetables is produced within the country’s borders.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Which of the following job titles is held by a person working at a global food distribution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

logistics manager

Question 10

If food spoils quickly, it is important that it get to the store with the fewest possible stops at packaging and distribution centers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

True

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