Key Defintion - The Challenge Of Resource Management Part One - Resource Management Flashcards
Resource
A stock or supply of something that has a value or a purpose. The three most important resources are food, water and energy.
A stock or supply of something that has a value or a purpose. The three most important resources are food, water and energy.
Resource
Undernutrition (malnutrition)
When people don’t eat enough nutrients to cover their needs for energy and growth, or to maintain a healthy immune system. This can result in a range of illnesses and diseases.
When people don’t eat enough nutrients to cover their needs for energy and growth, or to maintain a healthy immune system. This can result in a range of illnesses and diseases.
Undernutrition (malnutrition)
Food mile
The distance covered supplying food to consumers.
The distance covered supplying food to consumers.
Food mile
Carbon footprint
Measurements of the greenhouse gases individuals produce, through the burning of fossil fuels.
Measurements of the greenhouse gases individuals produce, through the burning of fossil fuels.
Carbon footprint
Organ produce
Grown without the use of chemical, such as fertilisers and pesticides.
Grown without the use of chemical, such as fertilisers and pesticides.
Organic produce
Water surplus
An area where the water supply exceeds (is greater than) the demand.
An area where the water supply exceeds (is greater) than the demand.
Water surplus
Water deficit
An area where the water demand exceeds (is greater than) supply.
An area where the water demand exceeds (is greater than) supply.
Water deficit
Water stress
When the demand for water exceeds supply in a certain period or when poor quality restricts its use.
