L1 - What Are Resources?

Question 1

What are resources?

Answer 1

A resource is something (a material/object) that is helpful and is sometimes considered essential

Question 2

Renewable

Answer 2

A resource that can be used more than once

Question 3

Non-renewable

Answer 3

A resource that can only be used once

Question 4

Recyclable

Answer 4

A resource that can be converted into something else and used again

Question 5

Flow

Answer 5

A resource that is always there but can only be used when it occurs and can’t be controlled by humans

Question 6

What is resource security?

Answer 6

Resource security is knowing that there are enough resources for future generations and in the present. We need to make sure that we use resources at a sustainable rate while enjoying the world around us.

Question 7

What will happen over the next 35 years in terms of food resources?

Answer 7

The growing population will require more food than has ever been produced in human history

Question 8

What are 3 of the main issues with agriculture?

Answer 8

It uses 70% of all fresh water, provides approximately 1/3 of greenhouse gas emissions and can lead to biodiversity loss and worse soil

Question 9

How many people in the world are under-nourished?

Answer 9

Approximately 795 million

Question 10

How many meals does the average household throw away a week?

Answer 10

6 meals

Question 11

What foods are there more demand for?

Answer 11

Resource intensive products such as meat and dairy