RESOURCE MANAGEMENT- UK food, energy, water

Question 1

benefits of importing food from abroad:

Answer 1

• we can get tropical fruits/ veggies we can’t grow in the uk
• we can get food which isn’t always in season all year round
• better quality of food
• constant supply of food
• more import jobs

Question 2

negatives of importing food from abroad:

Answer 2

• higher carbon footprint and food miles
• more carbon dioxide released

Question 3

positives of Kenya importing food:

Answer 3

• workers need the jobs as 80% of the population is employed in agriculture
• horticulture is Kenya’s second largest export and accounts for 20% of GDP

Question 4

negatives of Kenya importing food:

Answer 4

• only 1/5th land in Kenya is fertile enough to grow food
• Kenya is in a food crisis caused by a drought however they still export food
• produces lots of CO2
• up to 25% of the food cannot be exported because it is not high quality enough

Question 5

positives of organic food:

Answer 5

• helps wildlife thrive and wildlife can naturally control pests
• uses less money as no need to buy chemicals
• tastes better
• better for health

Question 6

negatives of organic food:

Answer 6

• more expensive as cannot mass produce
• cost to transfer rom normal to organic farming can be expensive

Question 7

positives of local produce:

Answer 7

• encourages a seasonal and varied diet of fresh food
• connects communities and farmers
• creates jobs and supports local rural economies
• revitalises town centres and high streets

Question 8

negatives of local produce:

Answer 8

• more expensive
• may have to drive to numerous different locations

Question 9

why has agriculture become a trend in the UK?

Answer 9

bring more money back to the economy, it is cheaper and brings more jobs

Question 10

does the UK have a sufficient food supply?

Answer 10

yes- fertile soils, plenty of rainfall, mild temps, advanced tech

Question 11

does the UK have a sufficient water supply?

Answer 11

surplus in NW, deficit in SE- rarely an issue

Question 12

does the UK have an efficient energy supply?

Answer 12

• large fossil fuel resources
• several nuclear power plants
• great potential for renewable due to climate

Question 13

8 sources of pollution to the UK freshwater:

Answer 13

1 chemicals
2 hot water used for cooling purposes
3 rubbish
4 oil from boats
5 sewage
6 engine oil
7 runoff from roads and motorways
8 untreated waste from industries

Question 14

ways to increase water supply nationally:

Answer 14

1 water transfer schemes
2 encourage people to conserve water
3 create reservoirs

Question 15

how can we manage water supply in the UK?

Answer 15

green roofs and walls
pollution traps
waste water treatment
education campaigns
local water treatment
desalination plants

Question 16

UK changing energy mix:

Answer 16

reliance on fossil fuels, growing significance of renewables

Question 17

advantages of fossil fuels:

Answer 17

• creates jobs
• reliable

Question 18

disadvantages of fossil fuels:

Answer 18

• burning releases greenhouse gases
• imported from other countries- Russia (gas)

Question 19

advantages of renewables:

Answer 19

• lower carbon emissions
• offshore wind turbines can create habitats
• jobs in research + development

Question 20

disadvantages of renewables:

Answer 20

• high set up costs
• ugly
• unreliable

Question 21

why is water important for wellbeing?

Answer 21

• farming
• industry
• dispose waste
• sustain life

Question 22

why is energy important for well-being?

Answer 22

• machinery (agriculture)
• domestically- electric, heating, light

Question 23

advantages of fracking:

Answer 23

• access to more gas + oil reserves
• self- sufficiency
• creates jobs
• creates energy security

Question 24

disadvantages of fracking:

Answer 24

• risk of earthquakes
• endangers wildlife
• not much demand