G2: Resource shortages Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three essential resources?
A
water
food
energy
2
Q
what are the three reasons for supply being problamatic?
A
population growth
finite and threatened supply of resources
economic development and demand for resources
3
Q
why are water, food and energy problamatic resources?
A
energy: sourced mainly from fossil fuels which are harmful to the environment and will eventually run out
water: it is being contaminated by pollution and is used in large quantities by industries.
food: agriculture requires lots of arable land, and there is greater demand and not enough space for farming, and it is not always for human consumtion
