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What was the impact of technology on food availability? |
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Answer» Examples of impact of technology on food availability: (i) The technique of cold storage and use of refrigerated ships boosted the export of perishable goods without fear of loss. Meat exported from America could be sent to areas where meat was scarce. (ii) Faster railways, larger ships and lighter wagons enabled cheaper and quicker movement of perishable foodstuffs from faraway farms to their final markets. (iii) Meat which was a luxury item in Europe so far was beyond the reach of poor people. High prices kept the demand and production low until the development of new technology. (iv) Now animals were slaughtered for food in America, Australia or Newzealand and then transported in refrigerated ships to Europe as frozen meat-cost of transportation was also less than transportation of live animals. (v) The poor people of Europe could now consume a more varied diet including meat, butter, eggs, etc. |
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