Which term describes a shortage of food caused by unequal distribution of agricultural products rather than a lack of production?

• A. Kwashiorkor
• B. Food Shortages
• C. Irrigation
• D. Manure

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that a shortage can arise from how food is distributed, not from how much is produced. When food is produced in enough amounts but is not shared, transported, or accessed equally, some areas face shortages while others may have surpluses. That is what “Food Shortages” describes.

Kwashiorkor is a malnutrition condition caused by a lack of protein in the diet, not by distribution. Irrigation is about providing water to crops, which affects production capacity, not distribution. Manure is a fertilizer that boosts soil fertility and crop yields, again a production factor rather than distribution.