Causes and Impacts of Food Shortages
Investigate the physical, economic, and political factors that lead to food shortages and their consequences on populations. Students will examine case studies of famine and malnutrition.
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Investigate the physical, economic, and political factors that lead to food shortages and their consequences on populations. Students will examine case studies of famine and malnutrition.
Key Questions
- How do climate extremes cause food shortages?
- What role do political conflicts play in famine?
- How do food shortages affect health and development?
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