Rescource Management Flashcards
What happens to countries in drier seasons ?
Unable to grow cops because lack of water
Why is clean water important ?
Helps to cook, clean and wash
Without it people cannot drink, stay healthy or clean
What can a lack of water, food or energy lead to for a person ?
Not attending school or work so they are more unskilled meaning that it stops a countries economic development
why is water transferring so important across the uk ?
Because some areas have a surplus of water because of rainfall and some areas have a demand due to population density
What are the economic factors of exploiting energy resources ?
They can be expensive
Money is needed to build them as well
What are some environmental issues ?
Greenhouse gases
Destroying habitats
What is famine ?
Serious lack of food across an large area
What affects food security ?
Climate
Water
Pests and diseases
Whats irrigation ?
Artificially watering land
What does biotechnology mean ?
Genetically engineering crops to make them grow more
Whats water insecurity ?
Not having enough clean water
