factors affecting level of demand for a resource

Question 1

petrol price rise has reduced levels of demand

Answer 1

cost

Question 2

gold is in great demand as it is rare and valuable

Answer 2

value

Question 3

oil is considered vitally important for energy production

Answer 3

importance

Question 4

water is ubiquitous in UK so demand is low

Answer 4

availability

Question 5

pure, clean water is needed b the brewing industry

Answer 5

purtiy

Question 6

coal is demanded as a power station fuel by LEDCs rather than the more difficult to use uranium

Answer 6

ease of use

Question 7

oil and gas are easier to transport than coal

Answer 7

ease of transport

Question 8

decreasing demand for dirty, polluting coal

Answer 8

level of waste

Question 9

modern societies rely on petrol for travel and transport

Answer 9

importance

Question 10

oil can be used for a range of products

Answer 10

uses

Question 11

platinum is attractive for jewellery

Answer 11

people’s perceptions

Question 12

food supplies,e.g rice

Answer 12

sheer number needing it

Question 13

british drink a lot of tea

Answer 13

tradition

Question 14

special offers increase demand

Answer 14

marketing

Question 15

advertising in media encourages increased demand

Answer 15

advertising