Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary cause of the current housing crisis in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Decreased demand for rental properties

Question 2

A family spends 40% of their income on housing. According to the study materials, what term best describes their housing situation?

Accepted Answer

Unaffordable housing

Question 3

Which government initiative is specifically designed to incentivize new housing construction in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Housing Accelerator Fund

Question 4

Which of the following is a direct health impact of homelessness, as described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of communicable diseases

Question 5

If a community has limited access to grocery stores and relies mainly on convenience stores and fast food, what is this area called?

Accepted Answer

Food desert

Question 6

Which group is disproportionately affected by both housing and food insecurity in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Indigenous peoples

Question 7

A household is worried about running out of food and has limited food selection due to lack of money, but does not regularly miss meals. What level of food insecurity does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Marginal food insecurity

Question 8

Which of the following is a recommended policy to reduce food insecurity, according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Increase minimum wage and social assistance

Question 9

What is the strongest predictor of household food security status in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Main source of household income

Question 10

Which of the following environmental factors is most directly linked to increased rates of asthma and respiratory illness in children?

Accepted Answer

Air pollution (smog and particulates)

Question 11

A city is experiencing a temperature inversion, trapping cool air under warm air. What is a likely consequence for residents?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty breathing and burning eyes

Question 12

Which of the following is a key objective of Canada’s National Food Security Strategy (2026)?

Accepted Answer

Boost domestic food production across Canada

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the relationship between income and severe food insecurity, as shown in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

As income increases, severe food insecurity decreases

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a common source of indoor air pollution?

Accepted Answer

Solar panels

Question 15

A person living in a crowded, unaffordable apartment is at increased risk for which of the following, according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Asthma symptoms and communicable diseases

Question 16

Which of the following is a potential long-term health impact of severe food insecurity in adults?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of developing chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease

Question 17

Which of the following best explains why food programs like food banks do not significantly reduce the risk of food insecurity?

Accepted Answer

They do not address underlying issues of income and access to nutritious food

Question 18

Which of the following is a recommended practice to reduce air pollution, as outlined in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Switch to renewable resources such as solar and wind power

Question 19

A city wants to reduce the spread of communicable diseases among children living in crowded housing. Which intervention would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

Improve housing conditions to reduce crowding

Question 20

Which of the following statements about the link between housing and food insecurity is supported by the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Affordable housing reduces the risk of food insecurity by freeing up income for food

Housing, Food Security, and Environmental Impacts on Personal Health

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