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How does biotechnology contribute to increasing food supply?
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Section C: The challenge of resource management
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How does biotechnology contribute to increasing food supply?
Answer
Biotechnology contributes to increasing food supply by enabling the development of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that can resist pests, tolerate harsh environmental conditions, and have improved nutritional content, leading to higher crop yields.
Explanation
A strong answer should directly address the approved learning objective to explain strategies to increase food supply including irrigation, aeroponics, hydroponics, the new green revolution, biotechnology and appropriate technology. This question belongs to Food (optional route) within Section C: The challenge of resource management, so the response should use relevant Geography terminology, evidence, and context rather than a generic statement. The model answer is strongest when it names the key idea, links it to food supply, and keeps the explanation inside AQA GCSE Geography 8035.
Common mistake
Confusing Hydroponics and Aeroponics
Students often confuse hydroponics with aeroponics, thinking they are the same method of growing food without soil.
Remember that hydroponics uses nutrient-rich water to grow plants, while aeroponics suspends plants in air and mists their roots with nutrients.
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