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Lesson 7 of 10
  • Year 6

Where does our food come from?

In this lesson, we will learn about where our food comes from. We will begin by learning about food miles and then explore why our food comes from so many different countries. Finally, we will learn about the effects of increasing food miles.

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Lesson 7 of 10
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Where does our food come from?

In this lesson, we will learn about where our food comes from. We will begin by learning about food miles and then explore why our food comes from so many different countries. Finally, we will learn about the effects of increasing food miles.

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Key learning points

  1. Go through the fridge and cupboard and create a list of where the food was produced (country) and by whom (country)
  2. Calculate the distance food has travelled and research whether that food is grown / produced in the UK

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5 Questions

Q1.
What does TNC mean?

A transitional corporation
A transnational company
Correct answer: A transnational corporation

Q2.
How many countries does a company have to operate in to be defined as a TNC?

One or more
Three or more
Correct answer: Two or more

Q3.
Which of these statements is a positive impact of a globalised food industry?

Globalisation has spread unhealthy diets.
Large TNCs make it harder for smaller food companies to compete.
Correct answer: TNCs in the food industry create jobs in the developing world.

Q4.
What percentage of humanity's carbon emissions does the fashion industry produce?

Correct answer: 10%
15%
5%

Q5.
Which of these statements is a problem caused by the globalised clothing industry?

Cheaper transport means clothing can quickly travel around the world to end up in shops.
Correct answer: It is often cheaper for people in poorer countries to buy second-hand clothes than to buy clothes made in their own country
The internet has made it quicker, easier and cheaper to design new clothes and send them to be produced

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these sentences is the correct definition of 'Food Miles'?

Correct answer: The distance food items travel from where they are grown to where they are eaten.
The distance food items travel from where they are grown to where they are sold.
The distance food items travel from where they are sold to where they are eaten.

Q2.
Which of these factors is not a reason why food miles have gradually increased?

Correct answer: Higher costs of production in other countries.
Lower costs of production in other countries.
More space for agricultural production in other countries.

Q3.
Which of these statements is not true?

Correct answer: Increasing food miles is creating lower levels of carbon emissions.
Not everyone is the world has enough to eat.
Working conditions are often poor in developing countries.

Q4.
Which of these statements is a positive impact of a globalised food industry?

Globalisation has spread unhealthy diets.
Large TNCs make it harder for smaller food companies to compete.
Correct answer: TNCs in the food industry create jobs in the developing world.

Q5.
What process used by the fashion industry is causing water pollution?

The cutting process
Correct answer: The dyeing process
The sewing process