Resource Management

Question 1

Agribussiness

Answer 1

Intensive farming aimed at maximising the amount of food produced.

Question 2

Aquifer

Answer 2

A body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater.

Question 3

Biofuels

Answer 3

Any fuel that is derived from biomass - that is, plant or algae material or animal waste.

Question 4

Black Water

Answer 4

Waste water containing harmful pollutants and sewage from toilets.

Question 5

Carbon footprint

Answer 5

Measurement of the greenhouse gases individuals produce, through burning fossil fuels.

Question 6

Cholera

Answer 6

An acute, diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the toxigenic bacterium Vibro cholerae.

Question 7

Desalination

Answer 7

The process of removing salt from saltwater.

Question 8

Desertification

Answer 8

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

Question 9

Distribution

Answer 9

The way in which something is shared/spread out among a group or spread over an area.

Question 10

Domestic

Answer 10

Anything relating to the home.

Question 11

Economic Development

Answer 11

The progress of a country in terms of economic growth, the use of technology and human welfare.

Question 12

Energy Conservation

Answer 12

Reducing energy consumption by using less energy and existing sources more efficiently.

Question 13

Energy Mix

Answer 13

The range of energy sources of a region or country, both renewable and non-renewable.

Question 14

Energy Security

Answer 14

Uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price.

Question 15

Exploitation

Answer 15

The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit.

Question 16

Food Miles

Answer 16

The distance covered from the location of production to the consumer.

Question 17

Fossil Fuels

Answer 17

A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.

Question 18

Fracking

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

Geology

Answer 19

The science which deals with physical structure and substance of the earth, their history, and the processes which act on them.

Question 20

Grey Water

Answer 20

Recycled domestic waste water that does not contain harmful chemicals.

Question 21

Groundwater

Answer 21

The water found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand and rock.

Question 22

Industry

Answer 22

A branch of economic activity that involves the production of goods.

Question 23

Irrigation

Answer 23

The process of watering crops to promote growth.

Question 24

Johed

Answer 24

A natural earth damn that traps water in a reservoir for future use.

Question 25

Kyto Protocol

Answer 25

An international treaty that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Question 26

Mcdonaldization

Answer 26

The increasing presence of the fast food business model in common social institutions.

Question 27

Pat

Answer 27

An irrigation technique of blocking the river and promoting a secondary channel, taking water to farming fields.

Question 28

Organic Produce

Answer 28

Food produced without the use of chemicals such as fertilisers and pesticides.

Question 29

Resources

Answer 29

A stock or supply of something that has value or a purpose.

Question 30

Seasonality

Answer 30

Times of year when the harvest or the flavour of a given type food is at its peak.

Question 31

Sustainable Development

Answer 31

Progress that meets the needs of the current population without compromising the ability of future generations to also meet their own needs.

Question 32

Taanka

Answer 32

A traditional rainwater harvesting technique, common to the Thar desert region of Rajasthan, India.

Question 33

Undernourishment/malnourished

Answer 33

When people do not eat enough nutrients to cover their needs for energy and growth, or to maintain a healthy immune system/life.

Question 34

Unregulated

Answer 34

Not controlled or supervised by regulations or laws meaning over-abstraction can occur.

Question 35

Waterborne Diseases

Answer 35

Illness caused by microscopic organisms, like viruses and bacteria, that are ingested through contaminated water.

Question 36

Water Deficit

Answer 36

A lack of water which occurs due to demand being higher than supply.

Question 37

Water Stress

Answer 37

When the demand for water exceeds the supply in a certain period, or when water quality restricts its use.

Question 38

Water Surplus

Answer 38

When the supply of water is greater than demand for water.

Question 39

Well-being

Answer 39

The combination of feeling good and functioning well; the experience of positive emotions such as happiness and contentment.