本题目来源于试卷: Resource Use,类别为 IB环境系统与社会
[单选题]
There is inequality in the availability of fofpbfa/q /ja 1rfm +b3oh1*sj.od for humans around th4e( myndy-m .uue4u-qe world.
Identify the option that does not contribute to this inequality.
A. The soil is not the same everywhere.
B. Some areas have better transportation infrastructure
C. Some religions have rules about food.
D. Politicians influence food production.
参考答案: C
本题详细解析:
Some soil types are more suitable for food produz,pxcn(j6 l -oction as they contain more nutrients, have a good balance between drainage and water retention and allow it to be easily cultivated. Parts of the world with good farmable soils produce more with less effort. Option A is incorrect.
Transportation of the inputs and outputs of farms is crucial in growing enough food and distributing the food to people who need it. In general, roads, sea ports and railways are more extensive and well-maintained in more economically developed countries (MEDCs), resulting in better availability (lx- oc ,pz6njof food there. Governments, and thus politicians, play a large role in setting up this infrastructure. Option B is incorrect.
Whilst some religions specify that certain foods may not be eaten or must be prepared in a certain way, this generally does not impact the availability of food. It does determine what foods are grown. Option C is correct.
Politicians and the governments they work in make laws and plans that affect food production and distribution. They use subsidies and tariffs to encourage the production of certain foods in their country and to limit the import of foods from other countries. Option D is incorrect.
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