geography resource management Flashcards
What is a Resource?
A supply of materials or assets used to meet human needs.
What is Resource Management?
The process of managing natural resources sustainably.
What is Water Scarcity?
A situation where water availability is insufficient to meet demand.
What is Industrialisation?
The process of developing industries in a region or country.
What is Agribusiness?
Large-scale farming operations involving the production, processing, and distribution of food.
What are Food Miles?
The distance food travels from production to consumption.
What is Local Food Sourcing?
Obtaining food from nearby areas to reduce environmental impact.
What is Malnutrition?
A condition caused by an inadequate or imbalanced diet.
What is Undernutrition?
A form of malnutrition resulting from insufficient intake of calories or nutrients.
What is Organic Produce?
Food grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
What is a Carbon Footprint?
The total greenhouse gases emitted due to human activities.
What is Energy Conservation?
The practice of using less energy to reduce consumption.
What is Energy Exploitation?
The use of natural resources for energy production, often in a non-sustainable manner.
What is an Energy Mix?
The combination of different energy sources used in a region or country.
What is Energy Security?
The ability to reliably access affordable energy.
What is a Fossil Fuel?
Energy resources like coal, oil, and natural gas formed from ancient organic matter.
What is Fracking?
A method of extracting oil or gas from underground rock by injecting high-pressure fluid.
What are Greenhouse Gases?
Gases that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, contributing to climate change.
What is Global Warming?
The long-term increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activity.
What is Non-Renewable Energy?
Energy sources that cannot be replenished within a human timeframe (e.g., coal, oil).
What is Nuclear Power?
Energy generated by splitting atoms in a nuclear reactor.
What are Renewable Energy Sources?
Energy from natural resources that are replenished naturally (e.g., wind, solar).
What is Biomass?
Organic material used as a source of energy (e.g., wood, crop waste).
What is Geothermal Energy?
Energy derived from heat stored beneath the Earth’s surface.
What is Hydroelectric Power?
Electricity generated by harnessing the energy of flowing water.
What is Solar Energy?
Energy derived from sunlight using solar panels or other technologies.
What is Wind Energy?
Energy harnessed from the movement of air using wind turbines.
What is Sustainable Development?
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations.
What is a Sustainable Energy Supply?
The provision of energy in a way that meets current needs without damaging future resources.
