Question

State the causes for the imbalance of food supply in the World.

Answer 1

1. The two causes of the imbalance of the food supply in the world are:
   1. The soil and climate conditions are not favourable for agriculture in many parts of the world.
   2. Economic inequality among nations.
   3. Inequality in distribution of resources: developed countries have a surplus of food and less population, while developing countries have people starving to death.
2. Food aid can help:
   1. The countries to get the actual food items or cash to buy food.
   2. People to access food during natural disasters and wars.
   3. Schoolchildren to have nutritious meals.
   4. Food aid can motivate children to come to school and have their meals.