Resource Management Flashcards
Which areas of the UK have a water surplus
The North and West, they both have low population densities with high rainfall
Which areas of the UK have a water deficit
The South and East, they are very densely populated and have the lowest annual rainfall
How has water quality in the UK been improved
- By monitoring the quality of river water
- filtering water to remove sediment
- Purifying water by adding chlorine
Why has the quality of groundwater deteriorated
- pollution due to: discharge from industrial sites, runoff from chemical fertilisers, leaching from old mines
How much of its food does the UK import
roughly 40%
Why does the UK import so much food
- Cheaper food abroad
- A demand for greater choice and more exotic food
- demand for seasonal produce all year round
How has the UK tried to reduce the amount of food it imports
by using agribusiness and organic produce
What is Agribusiness
Intensive farming aimed at maximising the amount of food produced. High levels of modern technology and chemicals used
What is organic produce
Food grown without the use of chemicals, it has become very popular and is also very expensive
By how much has the UK’s energy demand fallen
60% in industry and 12% domestically
How much of the UK’s gas and oil reserves have been used
75% have been exhausted
Why is fracking for shale gas controversial
People are concerned about the possibility of pollution, earthquakes and the high costs
What are the economic impacts of nuclear energy
Very expensive to build and run however provides jobs
What are the environmental impacts of nuclear power plants
the storage of the highly toxic and radioactive waste is a huge problem and there is a risk of radioactive leaks
What are the environmental impacts of wind farms
visual impact on the landscape, wind farms avoid harmful gas emissions
