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| an environment (pond, forest, ocean) and its community of organisms, which all depend upon each other for survival. The food we eat depends on the health of the worlds ___. |
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| the flow of food energy from simpler to more complex organisms. Four main components; sun, producers, consumers, decomposers. |
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| an organism that only eats plants; cows and sheeps, their stomachs can't tolerate anything but plant food. |
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| an organism that feeds almost entirely on other animals; cats, wolves, and hawks. |
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| an organism that eats both plants and animals; pigs, chickens, and most humans. |
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| a wide variety of species. |
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| able to be stored at room temperature for weeks or months in the original, unopened containers. |
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| the length of time food holds its flavor and quality |
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| substance added to food for a specific reason during processing; some have natural sources, others have chemicals. |
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| people in these countries face many obstacles to feeding themselves and their families. |
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| 15% of the world's population, some 800 million people have severe form of food shortage that could last for months or years. |
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| families living on what they can produce. |
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| way of farming that protects the environment and does not use pesticides or artificial fertilizers. soils is fertilized with compost and animal manure rather than chemicals. |
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| ancient practice of raising shade-loving crops, under the shelter of trees. trees control erosion, improve soil, preserve forest habitats. |
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| growing plants without soils; grown in water, coir (lightweight medium), or rockwool. |
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| method of raising seafood in enclosed areas of water; fish farms. |
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| making life choices to meet your own needs while still protecting the environment; buy locally grown foods, ride a bike instead of driving a car; using less gas. |
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