Resources, Global Inequalities And Food In The UK Flashcards
Define a resource.
A stock or supply of something that has a value or a purpose e.g we can use it
How does food contribute to economic and social well-being?
Calorie intake depends on job
We need 2000-2500 calories per day on average for a healthy life style
How does energy contribute to economic and social well-being?
Industry and heating/appliances in the home
How does water contribute to economic and social well-being?
Manufacturing and cooking/cleaning/washing
Why are resources unequally distributed?
HICs have plentiful supplies and can afford to import resources to overcome any shortages (Higher standard of living) whereas LICs do not
The UK imports 40% of its food. Give two reasons why.
Demand for seasonal produce
UK climate cannot grow some foods (exotic)
What are high value foods?
Fetch retail prices that are up to five times those of similar products, expensive to buy
What food do we import from Kenya?
Mangetout (vegetable)
Give an advantage and disadvantage for the Kenyans and food export.
80% of Kenyans work in agriculture (jobs)
Water stress in country (irrigation)
Give an advantage and disadvantage of food import for the UK.
Provided the UK with £150million worth of fruit and veg in 2008
British farmers lose out due to cheaper prices
What is organic produce?
Produce that does not include the use of chemicals such as pesticides and fertilisers
What did demand for organic produce increase and decrease in 2009/2010?
People thought it was healthier
Financial recession
Why is our carbon footprint increasing?
Increased food miles
Which type of transport cases the most carbon emissions?
Air/planes
What are the three ways to help reduce food miles?
Agribusiness, organic produce and buying locally
