resource management Flashcards
1
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what are the two types of malnourishment
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- kwashiorkor, lack of protein
- undernourishment, lack of food in general
2
Q
energy mix
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- the different energy sources we use as a country and in what proportions
3
Q
statistics about water in the uk
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- average UK person uses 140 litres of water per day
- 21% of water is lost due to leakage
- demand for water has increased by 70% since 1970
4
Q
ways to reduce water demand
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- increase price
- storing more water through reservoirs
- eco settings for taps
5
Q
fracking
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- pushes salt water through the ground to extract oil
6
Q
problems with fracking
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- pollutes ground water
- causes earthquakes
7
Q
explain the dangers of fracking using the case study, the Lancashire fracking controversy
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- in 2011, drilling caused a small earthquake which led to local protests
- this in turn led to the UK banning fracking in 2019 due to the lack of understanding towards its full environmental impact
8
Q
explain the case study, the Cumbrian coal mines
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- the mine cost £165 million and was expected to extract 2.78 million tonnes of coal each year by 2049
- in 2021, the Cumbric council withdrew the project as it would greatly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions
9
Q
food miles
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the distance caused by supplying food to consumers
10
Q
carbon footprint
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measurement of the greenhouse gases individuals produce through burning fossil fuels
11
Q
food security
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when all people have physical and economic access to safe food that meets the dietary needs for a healthy life
12
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food insecurity
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occurs when a country cannot supply enough food to feed its population
