Switching to Locally Grown Foods Helps

question 28

Multiple Choice

Switching to locally grown foods helps:

• A)save excess money
• B)prevent the development of foodborne illnesses
• C)increase the consumption of nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables
• D)limit the damage done to the environment
• E)improve the community's carbon footprint

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Definitions:

Lianas

Woody vines that climb up trees and other structures to reach sunlight in dense forest environments.

Epiphytes

Plants that grow on other plants without drawing nutrients from their hosts, obtaining moisture and nutrients from the air or rain.

Tropical Rain Forest

A dense, warm, wet forest found near the equator, known for its biodiversity and high rainfall.

Headwaters

Headwaters are the source or uppermost reaches of a river or stream, often located in high elevation areas or mountainous regions.