Consuming resources

Question 1

Name the 4 types of resource

Answer 1

Mineral (ore)
Physical (Water, land, sun, wind)
Biological (anything living)
Energy (fossil fuels)

Question 2

Why is oil in such demand?

Answer 2

A.K.A black gold.

Economic growth and rising incomes

Demand from industry (especially in China)

Question 3

Describe the Malthusian theory on resources

Answer 3

1766-1834

He suggested that population will grow by doubling 2.4.8.16
Whereas resources will grow by 1,2,3,4
Population will exceed resource

ATM Boserup seems more likely to be right but Malthus is also correct, look at the 850 million malnourished people. Global warming could also cause problems like soil erosion and desertification so crops suffer

Question 4

Describe the Boserup theory on resources

Answer 4

1910-1999

Necessity is the mother of invention, if humans need something we will invent it. Seen to be the most accurate explanation so far because of of GM crops. Population growth is the heart of development.

Question 5

How can we reduce resource demand

Answer 5

Changing our lifestyles : Public transport, become vegetarians, use low energy light bulbs, reduce water.

Change production methods : use renewable energy resources, reduce waste

Question 6

Name 3 ways a local and national government can help encourage others

Answer 6

Education conservation and recycling

Question 7

What is sustainable development

Answer 7

Development that meets the needs of today without compromising those of the future