Global Distribution Of Resources

Question 1

What is a resource?

Answer 1

A stock or or supply of something that has value or purpose e.g. food,energy and water

Question 2

What are the 5 reasons for uneven consumption of resources globally?

Answer 2

1) quantity
2)wealth
3)technology/infrastructure
4)standard of living
5)diet

Question 3

How does resource quantity in countries lead to uneven consumption of resources?

Answer 3

•some places naturally have more resources due to geographical location
•Middle East have lots of oil reservers which they can use and sell

Question 4

How does wealth in countries lead to uneven global consumption of resources?

Answer 4

HIC’s can exploit any natural resources using equipment and technology which they can use or trade

Question 5

How does technology/infrastructure in countries lead to global uneven consumption of resources?

Answer 5

•HICs can afford the correct technology and infrastructure to store and transport water to houses
•They can use farming technology to increase crop yields and to mine energy for resources

Question 6

How does standard of living in countries lead to global uneven consumption of resources?

Answer 6

•countries with a higher living standard will consume more resources e.g. they will be able to afford more advanced technology like dishwashers and therefore use more energy

Question 7

How does diet in countries lead to global uneven consumption of resources?

Answer 7

HICs can afford access to a range of foods whereas LICs have restricted access to food

Question 8

What are the impacts of having a lack of clean water on people in the world today?

Answer 8

•663 million people live without clean water
•2.4 billion people do not have access to adequate water sanitation

Question 9

What are the impacts of having a lack of clean water on social well being?

Answer 9

•it can have a negative impact on social well-being as contaminated water sources can lead to waterbourne diseases increasing mortality rate

Question 10

What are the impacts of having a lack of clean water on economic well being

Answer 10

•A lack of sanitation means it is easier to catch illnesses preventing people from working leaving them with a lack of financial security
•reduced food production as water is needed for agriculture

Question 11

What is the importance of energy globally?

Answer 11

•Energy powers factories, machinery and provides fuel for transport
•As NEEs become more industrialised energy consumption increased

Question 12

What are the impacts of energy consumption on social wellbeing?

Answer 12

•Reliable access to energy sources such as electricity and clean cooking fuels can improve standard of living
•If schools and hospitals have enough energy they can operate properly also improving living standards

Question 13

What are the impacts of energy consumption on economic wellbeing?

Answer 13

•Countries can exploit reserves and sell energy resources to gain profit

Question 14

What is the importance of food in the world?

Answer 14

The World Health Organisation suggests we need 2000-2400 calories per day but 1 billion people fall below this level

Question 15

What are the impacts of food consumption and agriculture on social wellbeing?

Answer 15

•people in LICs spend the majority of their income on food meaning they do not have enough money for education
•agriculture provides jobs for around 40% of the world population giving them a source of income

Question 16

Why is there a water deficit in the south of the Uk?

Answer 16

The south of the Uk has a rainfall deficit and is the most populated area therefore it is harder to meet demand for water