Resource Management Flashcards
What are Natural Resources
These are resources that are a part of the environment which people use to meet their needs
What can Natural Resources be grouped into
Biotic
Abiotic
Renewable
Non-Renewable
How do people exploit the environment
Fossil Fuels - coal is removed from the ground, and oil is drilled from the ground as well
Fishing - catch many fish in huge vessels
Farming - now crops or raising cattle
Deforestation - people cut down trees for fuel
How does Deforestation affect the Environment
It means more Carbon Dioxide is left in the atmosphere, but it also makes the soil more vulnerable to erosion
What are the UK’s Natural Resources
Fertile Soil
Forestry
Fossil Fuels
Water
Rocks and Minerals
Why do Developed Countries use more water
They have better water infrastructure, meaning pipes can bring clean water to every house in no time.
What are the 3 Water Supply Problems in the UK
Supply and Demand - some areas of the UK with high rainfall have a water surplus however, areas with high population densities are in a water deficit.
Seasonal Imbalance - rain is more frequent in winter than summer leading to droughts sometimes
Ageing Infrastructure - old pipes and sewers are struggling to keep up with the high volumes of water that needs to be treated and transferred to meet demands
What are the 3 Water Supply Problems in Emerging and Developing Countries
Unsafe Water - lack of infrastructure causes water to become dirty and not be treated well enough to drink
Polluted Water - rivers are becoming polluted due to mining and fertilisers.
Low Rainfall - some counties have low rainfall, meaning they frequently have droughts and it would be difficult for them to store water as it evaporates quickly
What method is being used to resolve Water Shortages
Desalination - where salt water from the sea is cleaned to produce pure water without the salt.
Why do we need to manage Water Sustainability
This is because fresh water is non-renewable and is crucial for humans. It is also used for many other things such as irrigating crops and raising cattle.
How can different Stakeholders make Water Supply more sustainable
Individuals - they can buy low-flush toilets to minimise water usage. Use rocks to decrease surface run-off and decrease the risk of drought.
Organisations - recycle water for usage in Industries. They can also install Water Meters to see how much water they use.
What are the Problems with Water in China
An increase in population has led to a higher water demand. However, China has low rainfall, meaning it can’t keep up with this. They also suffer from droughts
What are Hard Engineering Solutions for Water Sustainability
Desalination Plants
Build Wells in residential areas so that people can access water during water shortages.
