Question

Climate change poses a significant threat to global food security by impacting crop yields and food production systems. Extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, can devastate agricultural areas. Adaptation strategies, including the development of resilient crop varieties and sustainable farming practices, are essential to address these challenges.
What is one threat to global food security mentioned in the passage?

• A. Increased crop yields
• B. Extreme weather events
• C. Sustainable farming practices
• D. Resilient crop varieties

Hint:

Distinguish between threats and solutions mentioned in a passage to accurately answer questions about challenges or concerns.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identify the threats to food security mentioned. The passage says: \textit{“Extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, can devastate agricultural areas.”}
Step 2: Compare with answer choices:

(A) Increased crop yields — Incorrect, the passage indicates crop yields are impacted negatively.
(B) Extreme weather events — Correct, explicitly stated as a threat.
(C) Sustainable farming practices — Incorrect, these are strategies to address challenges, not threats.
(D) Resilient crop varieties — Incorrect, also part of adaptation strategies, not a threat.