one of the seven large land masses on the earth's surface, surrounded, or mainly surrounded, by sea and usually consisting of various countries
continent
The food was of such good/high _______.
quality
(the total amount collected of) a plant such as a grain, fruit, or vegetable grown in large amounts
crop
the size or level of something, especially when this is large
scale
Add a little salt to bring out the _______ of the herbs.
flavour
Sow (= put them in the ground) the ____s about three centimetres deep.
seed
important or likely to be important in history
historic
I _______ we use Heritage Farm as our main vegetable suppliers - they're high quality and furthermore they're cheap.
suggest
to make something or bring something into existence
produce
The markets offer a ______ of fresh fruits and vegetables.
variety
Explain some problems with sugar.
The problem is that it is very difficult to eat sugar in moderation. Many people consume more sugar than they realize because it’s added to so many products.
Finish the statement: Excess sugar can lead to...
... increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes, so it is important to read labels and limit sugar consumption.
Why do scientists want to protect certain species of plants?
As global conditions continue to change, we need to make sure certain plants don’t become extinct.
What are some threats to our existing farm crops?
Climate change, natural disasters, disease, and war are real threats to our existing food crops.
