Which of the following terms refers to a period of extreme food shortage resulting in widespread starvation and death?
A) Plague
B) Famine
C) Food poverty
D) Food insecurity
E) Food desert

Question

Which of the following terms refers to a period of extreme food shortage resulting in widespread starvation and death? 
A) Plague 
B) Famine 
C) Food poverty 
D) Food insecurity 
E) Food desert

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Famine refers to a period of extreme food shortage resulting in widespread starvation and death. Plague refers to a disease, food poverty and food insecurity refer to lack of access to food, and food desert refers to an area where there is limited access to healthy and affordable food options.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to a Period of Extreme