*The Challenge of Resource Management - Introduction (Paper 2) Flashcards
This is a compulsory topic. This deck of cards covers the start of the 'Challenge of Resource management' topic, covering the global supply and consumption of resources, and an overview of resource use in the UK (food, energy and water)
What is a resource?
A stock or a supply of something that has a value or purpose e.g. food, energy, water.
Name 3 resources people need?
- Food
- Energy
- Water
What is undernutrition?
A poorly balance diet lacking in vitamins and minerals
How does a lack of food affect wellbeing?
- Lead to illness
- Illness leads to inability to work
In which continent are most undernourished people concentrated?
Africa
Why is water such an important resource?
- Drinking (domestic)
- Irrigating crops (agriculture)
- Industry
How does water affect wellbeing?
- Important for crop/food production
- Water for drinking/bathing
- Source of power
Why is there likely to be a water imbalance in the future?
Variations in climate and rainfall
What is ‘water scarcity’?
A lack of a clean supply of water to meet demand
In HICs which sector uses the greatest proportion of water?
Industry
In LICs which sector uses the greatest proportioin of water?
Agriculture
Name a region with little or no water scarcity
North America
Europe
Name a region with physical water scarcity?
Middle East
Why is world energy consumption increasing?
Countries are developing leading to increased demand in industry, homes etc.
Which group of countries are seeing the fastest increase in the demand for energy?
Newly Emerging Economies (NEEs)
Why does the UK import so much food?
- Cheap from abroad
- UK produced food can be expensive
- UK climate unsuitable for some food types eg bananas
- Demand for seasonal produce all year
- Demand for more choice
What are food miles?
The distance travelled by food imported into the UK
What is a carbon footprint?
The measure of carbon dioxide produced by certain activities
How does food generate a carbon footprint?
- Producing, processing and packaging food releases CO<span>2</span>
- Food needs transporting which releases emissions
How is the UK tackling it’s dependency on imported food and increasing air miles?
- Moving towards more agribusiness
- Producing more organic food
- Encouraging people to buy locally