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What is the definition of resource?

A

A stock or supply of something with value or purpose

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Name three vital resources

A

Food, water and energy

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Generally where in the world are resources more abundant?

A

In HICs (high income countries)

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Generally where in the world are resources more scarce?

A

In LICs (low income countries)

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Since the population is increasing, so will the demand for resources. What is this called?

A

Population pressure

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What could be an effect of people not having enough food?

A

Under nutrition or malnutrition which can lead to various illnesses and diseases. Also, people will have less energy.

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In places where there is a scarcity of water, what economic issues can this lead to?

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Crops struggling to grow. As a result, this also creates a scarcity of food and farmers will struggle economically. Also, businesses with an unproductive workforce will struggle

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With an abundance of resources, people have a healthier lifestyle with the resources providing cleanliness, warmth and energy. What does this mean?

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They have a higher QOL (quality of life)

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If a country has a scarcity of resources, what does this mean for businesses?

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They will be less developed without energy and will have an unproductive workforce because they have less access to food and water.

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