Main Questions until Global warming for trials Flashcards
LIC definition?
low-income country
HIC?
High income country
NEE?
Newly emerging economy
Resource definition
a stock or supply of something that has value or a purpose
Resource management?
the control of resources so that they do not get depleted or exhausted
Industrialisation
An increase in the processing of raw materials and the manufacture of goods in factories.
Agribusiness
Application of business skills to agriculture
Malnutrition
A poorly-balanced diet lacking in vitamins and minerals which leads to health problems.
Local food sourcing
A method of food production and distribution that is local
Undernutrition
Not having enough food in terms of calories consumed per day.
Food miles
not having enough food in terms of calories per day
Organic Produce
Food produced on a farm
Fossil fuels
A natural fuel such as gas or coal or oil
Carbon footprint
A measurement of greenhouse gases we individually produce
ecological footprint
A measurement of how much area of biologically productive land and water an individual (or population) requires to produce all the resources needed to sustain the lifestyle and to absorb the waste that is generated.
