While Famines Are Usually Triggered by Severe Weather Conditions Such

question 8

Multiple Choice

While famines are usually triggered by severe weather conditions such as droughts or hurricanes, starvation that results from these natural events is often made worse by __________.

• A) unequal distribution of food aid and supplies due to local rules of social and gender stratification
• B) people not liking the taste of food aid provided by foreigners
• C) too much food aid, which discourages locals from producing food for themselves
• D) ignorance of religious observance of local diets by foreign aid agencies

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Definitions:

Inert

A term used to describe elements or substances that do not readily react with other elements or compounds.

Mitosis

A process in cell division during which the nucleus divides, typically resulting in two new cells with identical genetic material to the original cell.

Replicating

The process of making an exact copy of something, commonly used in contexts involving DNA and cell division.

Pasteurization

The process of heating food, particularly liquids, to a specific temperature to slow microbial growth and extend shelf life.