Resource Management Flashcards
Agribussiness
Intensive farming aimed at maximising the amount of food produced.
Aquifer
A body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater.
Biofuels
Any fuel that is derived from biomass - that is, plant or algae material or animal waste.
Black Water
Waste water containing harmful pollutants and sewage from toilets.
Carbon footprint
Measurement of the greenhouse gases individuals produce, through burning fossil fuels.
Cholera
An acute, diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the toxigenic bacterium Vibro cholerae.
Desalination
The process of removing salt from saltwater.
Desertification
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Distribution
The way in which something is shared/spread out among a group or spread over an area.
Domestic
Anything relating to the home.
Economic Development
The progress of a country in terms of economic growth, the use of technology and human welfare.
Energy Conservation
Reducing energy consumption by using less energy and existing sources more efficiently.
Energy Mix
The range of energy sources of a region or country, both renewable and non-renewable.
Energy Security
Uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price.
Exploitation
The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit.
Food Miles
The distance covered from the location of production to the consumer.
Fossil Fuels
A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.
Fracking
The process of extracting gas from gas shale where fluids at high pressure are injected to fracture the shale rock, allowing the gas to escape.
Geology
The science which deals with physical structure and substance of the earth, their history, and the processes which act on them.
Grey Water
Recycled domestic waste water that does not contain harmful chemicals.
Groundwater
The water found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand and rock.
Industry
A branch of economic activity that involves the production of goods.
Irrigation
The process of watering crops to promote growth.
Johed
A natural earth damn that traps water in a reservoir for future use.
Kyto Protocol
An international treaty that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Mcdonaldization
The increasing presence of the fast food business model in common social institutions.
Pat
An irrigation technique of blocking the river and promoting a secondary channel, taking water to farming fields.
Organic Produce
Food produced without the use of chemicals such as fertilisers and pesticides.
Resources
A stock or supply of something that has value or a purpose.
Seasonality
Times of year when the harvest or the flavour of a given type food is at its peak.
Sustainable Development
Progress that meets the needs of the current population without compromising the ability of future generations to also meet their own needs.
Taanka
A traditional rainwater harvesting technique, common to the Thar desert region of Rajasthan, India.
Undernourishment/malnourished
When people do not eat enough nutrients to cover their needs for energy and growth, or to maintain a healthy immune system/life.
Unregulated
Not controlled or supervised by regulations or laws meaning over-abstraction can occur.
Waterborne Diseases
Illness caused by microscopic organisms, like viruses and bacteria, that are ingested through contaminated water.
Water Deficit
A lack of water which occurs due to demand being higher than supply.
Water Stress
When the demand for water exceeds the supply in a certain period, or when water quality restricts its use.
Water Surplus
When the supply of water is greater than demand for water.
Well-being
The combination of feeling good and functioning well; the experience of positive emotions such as happiness and contentment.
