DECA Retail Merchandising Practice Exam

Which movement focuses on reducing the carbon footprint from food transportation?

1. Supercenter movement

2. Locavore movement

3. Sustainable farming movement

4. Organic food movement

The correct answer is: Locavore movement

The locavore movement emphasizes consuming food that is grown or produced locally, thereby reducing the distance food must travel from farm to table. This localized approach helps to lower the carbon footprint associated with food transportation, as shorter transportation routes lead to decreased fuel consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions. By choosing to eat locally sourced foods, individuals contribute to a more sustainable food system, promoting both environmental and economic benefits for local communities. In contrast, while the other movements like sustainable farming, organic food, and the supercenter movement may address various aspects of food production and retail, they do not specifically target the reduction of carbon emissions related to transportation in the same focused manner as the locavore movement. Sustainable farming emphasizes ecological practices in agriculture, organic farming involves growing food without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, and the supercenter movement revolves around large retail formats that may affect food accessibility but not necessarily the carbon footprint of food transport.