FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Transportation costs
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Electricity costs
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Greedy corporations
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A and B are correct
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Detailed explanation-1: -Global News reported that “there are no roads or rail lines into Nunavut; goods can only reach communities by air or-when the Arctic Ocean thaws-by sea, resulting in significant fuel costs and subsequent sticker shock at local grocery stores."
Detailed explanation-2: -Food has always been expensive in the North. The population is relatively small and scattered across a vast region far from the major transportation hubs. Shipping costs are exorbitant-particularly in Nunavut, where there aren’t any roads to connect the territory’s communities to the rest of Canada.
Detailed explanation-3: -The disproportionate insecurity in Nunavut is a result of historical factors and geographical remoteness [4]. Many of those in Northern Canada rely on a mix between traditional food (obtained through hunting) and market food [2].
Detailed explanation-4: -Many Nunavut residents bring food and other hard-to-find items from southern Canada on sealift boats that visit each community in the summer. Online shopping is also a well-used option, as some outlets ship to Nunavut.