deoendent uk unstable Flashcards
what is a resource?
A naturaly occuring substance which can be used in its own right or made into something else. These are the things we need to live and work.
what are energy resources?
resources that r burned to produce electricity and heat
what r mineral resources?
materials mined from ground then heated to become materials that r used
hat are natural resources?
natural resources to create power
biological resources?
energy from living plants or animal waste
why do we import so much food?
demand for seasonal produce all year round
produced cheaper abroad
uk climate is inconsistent
positives of importing
cheaper to grow elsewhere
less fertilisers used so less co2 and energy
making more of 1 flight so co2 decreases
negatives if importing
releases co2
british farmers don’t earn much
loses freshness and vitamins
organic
grown without chemicals
expensive (high labour costs)
local produce
agribusiness
intensive farming aimed at maximising amount of food produced
more home produced goods, less food imports
locally sourced
to save air miles
boosted home production
restaurants label locally sourced food
growing your own
allotments
nearly 1/3 british adults grow their own food
takes effort time space
