Question detail
Which of the following best describes 'food miles'?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section C: The challenge of resource management
Question
- A. The distance food travels from production to consumer
- B. The amount of food consumed per person
- C. The weight of food transported
- D. The number of food types available
Answer
The correct answer is The distance food travels from production to consumer.
Explanation
The correct option is The distance food travels from production to consumer. The distance food travels from production to consumer is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to describe UK food resource issues including high-value food exports, seasonal food demand, organic produce, food miles, local sourcing and agribusiness. This belongs to Resource management within Section C: The challenge of resource management, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Resource management, reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Confusing Food Miles with Local Sourcing
Students often confuse the concept of food miles with local sourcing, thinking they are the same thing.
Clarify that food miles refer to the distance food travels from production to consumer, while local sourcing means obtaining food from nearby producers to reduce transportation distance.
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