Question

Which of the following is not a factor that is increasing the risk of a widespread famine before 2050?
A.
water scarcity
B.
overpopulation
C.
agricultural shift to biofuel production
D.
increased crop diversification

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

Increased crop diversification generally reduces famine risk by spreading risk across different crops and improving resilience to pests, disease, and climate variability. The other options (water scarcity, overpopulation, and shifting crops to biofuels) increase famine risk.