Challenges to Food Security: Climate Change & Pests
Examining the threats to food security, focusing on the impacts of climate change, extreme weather events, and pest infestations on agricultural yields.
Key Questions
- Analyze how climate change exacerbates challenges to food security in vulnerable regions.
- Explain the role of pest infestations in reducing crop yields.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of sustainable pest management strategies.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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