Resource Management Terminology

Question 1

Agribusiness

Answer 1

Application of business skills to agriculture

Question 2

Carbon Footprint

Answer 2

A measure of all the greenhouse gases we individually produce, through burning fossil fuels for electricity, transport etc, expressed as tonnes (or kg) of carbon-dioxide equivalent.

Question 3

Energy mix

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Food miles

Answer 4

The distance covered supplying food to consumers.

Question 5

Fossil fuel

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Local Food sourcing

Answer 6

A method of food production and distribution that is local, rather than national and/or international. Food is grown (or raised) and harvested close to consumers’ homes, then distributed over much shorter distances.

Question 7

Organic produce

Answer 7

Food which is produced using environmentally and animal friendly farming methods on organic farms. Artificial fertilisers are banned and farmers develop fertile soil by rotating crops and using compost, manure and clover. It must be free of synthetic additives like pesticides and dyes.

Question 8

Resource Management

Answer 8

The control and monitoring of resources so that they do not become depleted or exhausted.