geography resource management Flashcards

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What is a Resource?

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A supply of materials or assets used to meet human needs.

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What is Resource Management?

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The process of managing natural resources sustainably.

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What is Water Scarcity?

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A situation where water availability is insufficient to meet demand.

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What is Industrialisation?

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The process of developing industries in a region or country.

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What is Agribusiness?

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Large-scale farming operations involving the production, processing, and distribution of food.

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What are Food Miles?

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The distance food travels from production to consumption.

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What is Local Food Sourcing?

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Obtaining food from nearby areas to reduce environmental impact.

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What is Malnutrition?

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A condition caused by an inadequate or imbalanced diet.

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What is Undernutrition?

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A form of malnutrition resulting from insufficient intake of calories or nutrients.

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What is Organic Produce?

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Food grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

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What is a Carbon Footprint?

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The total greenhouse gases emitted due to human activities.

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What is Energy Conservation?

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The practice of using less energy to reduce consumption.

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What is Energy Exploitation?

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The use of natural resources for energy production, often in a non-sustainable manner.

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What is an Energy Mix?

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The combination of different energy sources used in a region or country.

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What is Energy Security?

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The ability to reliably access affordable energy.

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What is a Fossil Fuel?

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Energy resources like coal, oil, and natural gas formed from ancient organic matter.

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What is Fracking?

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A method of extracting oil or gas from underground rock by injecting high-pressure fluid.

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What are Greenhouse Gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, contributing to climate change.

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What is Global Warming?

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The long-term increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activity.

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What is Non-Renewable Energy?

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Energy sources that cannot be replenished within a human timeframe (e.g., coal, oil).

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What is Nuclear Power?

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Energy generated by splitting atoms in a nuclear reactor.

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What are Renewable Energy Sources?

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Energy from natural resources that are replenished naturally (e.g., wind, solar).

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What is Biomass?

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Organic material used as a source of energy (e.g., wood, crop waste).

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What is Geothermal Energy?

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Energy derived from heat stored beneath the Earth’s surface.

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What is Hydroelectric Power?

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Electricity generated by harnessing the energy of flowing water.

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What is Solar Energy?

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Energy derived from sunlight using solar panels or other technologies.

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What is Wind Energy?

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Energy harnessed from the movement of air using wind turbines.

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What is Sustainable Development?

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Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations.

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What is a Sustainable Energy Supply?

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The provision of energy in a way that meets current needs without damaging future resources.