America Revealed Food Machine Questions-All Answers Correct

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America Revealed: “Food Machine” 1. What does it take to feed our nation? (Add to this question as you watch!) -They are pushing resources to the limit 2. How has our ability to use nature, suc... h as the development of dams, allowed us to become a major food-producing nation? -The dams hold water for human use to hydrate the crops 3. Why have Americans over the past 50 years been able to enjoy foods never before imaginable? -They're genetically modified to taste better and look better with more 4. How have Americans been able to triple their yields since World War Two? -Mass production of nutrients and bigger water suppliers 5. Why do some farmers use circle-shaped fields? -Center pivot irrigation was used to water their crops 6. What is the key ingredient of America’s food machine? How are we surrounded by this crop when we are at the grocery store? -Corn is in everything we eat whether its corn syrup or the actual corn crop 7. Describe what large-scale feedlot business looks like, and explain how they utilize corn within their operation. -Large lots with cows 1300 lbs to kill them later on 8. How have animals been breed to meet the demands of Americans for meat products? Big Picture Q? Ethics? -They are specifically bred to be killed and served on a plate -Artificial insemination is used to get the cows they want 9. How has the globalized world allowed us to eat what we want, when we want? -Perfecting shape and taste of the food -International trade 10. In what ways does the food industry work to create cravings wit [Show More]

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