Test 4 Flashcards
What is economic activity
Economic activity is what people do to earn a living
What is primary economic activity
A primary economic activity are jobs which involve working directly with the earth eg farming and fishing
What is a renewable resource
Renewable resources can be used over and over again they or infinite eg Wind
What is a non-renewable resource
A non-renewable resource are resource that can only be used ones they are finite eg oil
What are the 4 steps of the water cycle
1: evaporation is when the sun heats up the water in the river/ocean and it turns into water vapour
2:Condensation is when water vapour rises into the air at cools then water vapour condenses into tiny droplets to form a cloud
3:Precipitation happens when there is so much water and it gets to heavy for the clouds forming rain/snow/hail
4:run off happens when it rains and the rain slides of the land in rivers/lakes this is where the cycle starts all over again
Where does the water in limerick come from
The Shannon river
What is irrigation
It is artificial watering of the land to help the crops grow if there’s a drought
What is overfishing
Fishes are a renewable resource but can be over fished
What are some reasons for overfishing
There is more quotas now the mesh sizes are smaller and Ireland is now part of the EEC-European Economic Community
What has been put in place to sustain fish
Ban on fishing endangered species more quotas every year and there is now a conservative zone around Ireland
Why was the conversation box crated
In 2003 it was invented and is a restricted area a strict quotas were put in place
Name the different types of farming
Dairy farming
Arable
Horticulture
Pastoral farming
Livestock
Mixed farming
What negative impact dose farming have on the environment
Insect sprays,Fertiliser, and illegal dumping of waste and slurry which can lead to the rivers being polluted
How many people are employed in foresty
12000
Name 2 type of trees
Deductions and coniferous trees,deductions trees loss there leaves in winter eg beech and coniferous trees are evergreen trees eg pine
