Question
Which of the following are attributes of the contemporary global food system? (choose all that apply)
Group of answer choices
Consumers in affluent areas are no longer constrained by local ecologies
An increase in local food production’s ability to support local populations
Culturally relevant local crops remain important in local markets
A general decline in crop-based biodiversity
Group of answer choices
Consumers in affluent areas are no longer constrained by local ecologies
An increase in local food production’s ability to support local populations
Culturally relevant local crops remain important in local markets
A general decline in crop-based biodiversity
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The attributes of the contemporary global food system from the options provided are:
1. **Consumers in affluent areas are no longer constrained by local ecologies** - This reflects the globalized nature of the food system where consumers have access to a wide variety of foods from different regions, unaffected by local growing conditions.
2. **Culturally relevant local crops remain important in local markets** - This highlights the ongoing significance of traditional and culturally significant crops in local markets, even in the face of globalization.
3. **A general decline in crop-based biodiversity** - This acknowledges the impact of industrial agriculture and monoculture practices, which have contributed to a decrease in agricultural biodiversity.
The option related to "an increase in local food production’s ability to support local populations" may not universally hold true, as it can vary widely by region and is influenced by multiple factors, including economic and infrastructural challenges. Therefore, it may not be applicable as a definitive attribute of the contemporary global food system.
So, the correct attributes are:
- Consumers in affluent areas are no longer constrained by local ecologies
- Culturally relevant local crops remain important in local markets
- A general decline in crop-based biodiversity
1. **Consumers in affluent areas are no longer constrained by local ecologies** - This reflects the globalized nature of the food system where consumers have access to a wide variety of foods from different regions, unaffected by local growing conditions.
2. **Culturally relevant local crops remain important in local markets** - This highlights the ongoing significance of traditional and culturally significant crops in local markets, even in the face of globalization.
3. **A general decline in crop-based biodiversity** - This acknowledges the impact of industrial agriculture and monoculture practices, which have contributed to a decrease in agricultural biodiversity.
The option related to "an increase in local food production’s ability to support local populations" may not universally hold true, as it can vary widely by region and is influenced by multiple factors, including economic and infrastructural challenges. Therefore, it may not be applicable as a definitive attribute of the contemporary global food system.
So, the correct attributes are:
- Consumers in affluent areas are no longer constrained by local ecologies
- Culturally relevant local crops remain important in local markets
- A general decline in crop-based biodiversity