The Challenge Of Resource Management - Resource Management Flashcards
Resource
Any physical material that people need and value
Resource Management
The control and monitoring of resource so that they do not become depleted or exhausted
Economic Wellbeing
A measure of how much money people have to sustain their standard of living
Social Wellbeing
The social condition of a person or group, often related to economic, psychological, spiritual or medical issues
How is food important to economic and social wellbeing
Better Focus = Better Education = Better Jobs
Physically healthier and happier
More energy
How is energy important to economic and social wellbeing
Maintains good hygiene
Keeps food fresh
Saves time - machines
How is water important to economic and social wellbeing
Hygiene - washing and showering
Hydration
Cooking;
Why is Global demand for energy increasing?
More oppurtunities for wealthier people to spend money on energy
Population growth = economic growth
Wealthy people spend money on new gadgets
What are the global inequalities in the supply and consumption of resources
Wealth - HICs and LICs - affects accessibility
Location - equator = more drought, so less water
Why do food inequalities exist
Calorie intake varies:
- age and gender
- sport and manual labour
- temperature of country
Why do energy inequalities exist
Ability to create fire - generates heat and energy
Fossil Fuels - coal, oil and gas - need resources
Why do water inequalities exist
Access to water
Used for drinking, domestic and agriculture
