Key Words - Resource Management

Question 1

resource

Answer 1

a stock or supply of something that has a value or a purpose

the three most important resources are food, water and energy

Question 2

undernutrition (malnutrition)

Answer 2

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

Question 3

food miles

Answer 3

the distance covered supplying food to consumers

Question 4

carbon footprint

Answer 4

measurement of the greenhouse gases individuals produce, through the burning of fossil fuels

Question 5

organic produce

Answer 5

grown without the use of chemicals, such as fertilisers and pesticides

Question 6

water surplus

Answer 6

an area where the water supply exceeds (is greater than) the demand

Question 7

water deficit

Answer 7

an area where the water demand exceeds (is greater than) supply

Question 8

water stress

Answer 8

when the demand for water exceeds supply in a certain period or when poor quality restricts its use

Question 9

grey water

Answer 9

recycled domestic waste water

Question 10

water transfer

Answer 10

matching supply with demand by moving water from an area with water surplus to another with water deficit

Question 11

energy conservation

Answer 11

reducing energy consumption by using less energy and existing sources more efficiently

Question 12

energy security

Answer 12

uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price

Question 13

fracking

Answer 13

the process of using high pressure liquids (water, sand and chemicals) to fracture shale rocks in the ground
this releases the reserves of natural gas