Which of the Following Is the Primary Cause for Hunger

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary cause for hunger in the United States and in less developed countries?

• A)Poverty
• B)High cost of food
• C)Excessive food waste
• D)Lack of nutrition education
• E)Lack of physical access to food

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Definitions:

Secondary Xylem

Plant tissue that transports water and nutrients upwards from the roots; it also provides structural support and is a major component of wood.

Water Potential

Free energy of water; the water potential of pure water is zero and that of solutions is a negative value. Differences in water potential are used to predict the direction of water movement (always from a region of less negative water potential to a region of more negative water potential).

Functional Secondary Xylem

The mature, functional part of xylem that contributes to water and mineral conduction in plants, as well as structural support.

Dissolved Minerals

Dissolved minerals are inorganic substances found in water that are dissolved from natural geological sources, and are essential for various biological and ecological processes.