Resorce Management Flashcards
How does access to water affect the economic and social well being of people and countries
People need water for drinking cooking and washing
Without proper sanitation, water gets polluted with disease and kills people
Some people have to walk long distances to get water and takes up time that they could spend working and earning money
How does access to food affect the economic and social well being of people and countries
People can become malnourished if they can’t access food
Malnourishment increases likelihood of disease
People who don’t eat enough can’t learn well at school or work to earn money so the economy of their country is harmed
How does access to energy affect the economic and social well being of people and countries
Electricity allows industries to develop
The way of life in HICs depends on having a large supply of energy
Without energy, people will burn wood for cooking which increases deforestation
Why is consumption of resources greater in HICs
They can afford to buy the resources they need and expect a higher standard of living
How is resource consumption increasing rapidly in NEEs
Industry is developing very fast which requires lots of energy
Why is resource consumption low in LICs
They can’t afford to exploit the resources they have or to import resources if they are lacking their own
How has demand for different types of food changed in the Uk?
Before the 1960s, most of the fruit and veg on sale were local and seasonal
Since then there has been a growing demand for seasonal products all year round so things are being imported
There has also been increasing demand for high value food eg coffee and spices
Organic produce is also getting more popular as people are concerned about the effects of chemicals on health
How is the carbon footprint of food growing
The growing processing and packaging of food accounts to almost 10% of the uk’s greenhouse gas emissions
Imported foods have to travel a long way so have high food miles
What is a food mole
The distance food is transported to the market to be sold
How are farmers markets and shops becoming increasingly popular
People are becoming concerned of the environmental issues caused by transporting food over long distances
How has farming become more industrialised
Field sizes are increasing so food can be produced more cheaply
The amount of chemicals used is increasing to encourage growth
The number of workers employed is falling because more machines are being used that do their jobs
What are the environmental impacts of industrial farming
Hedgerows are being removed which looses biodiversity
Heavy machinery is causing soil erosion
What is the supply of water like in the uk
The north and west have high rainfall so there is good supply (water surplus)
The south east and midlands have high population densities and low water supply so they are areas of water deficit
How has the demand for water increased in the uk
Since 1975 the average water use has increased by 70% due to introduction of dishwashers and showers
The uk population has also increased which requires more water
Population densities are changing, lots of new homes are being built in areas of water deficit
What are the reasons for water pollution in the uk
Nitrates and phosphates from fertilisers used on crops are being washed into rivers
Pollutants from vehicles are being washed into water sources when it rains
Accidental chemical and oil spills are polluting local water sources
