Water, oil and gas Flashcards
1
Q
Why do farmers use fertilisers
A
To increase the yield from their farm.
2
Q
What is irrigation?
A
The artifical watering of land (plants).
3
Q
1 negative factor of irrigation
A
Salinisation; leads to the soil becoming infertile, which leads to desertification.
4
Q
What are the three types of irrigations schemes?
A
Canals
Pipes
Water sprinklers
5
Q
Why is oil so important?
A
It generates electricity for our homes and for the industries. It also powers cars and other vehicles.
6
Q
3 Advantages of PRODUCING oil:
A
- Huge income for the government.
- Improvement in education, infrastructure and health service.
- Increased employment opportunities.
7
Q
3 disadvantages of producing oil
A
- Due to a high level of political tension the Government has overspent money in weapons
- Little improvement in woman’s rights
- Gender inequality is very clear
8
Q
Why is Kinsale important for Ireland?
A
It generates electricity and provides almost 20% of Irelands energy needs for 25 years.
9
Q
3 negative arguments about the corrib gas land dispute
A
- Marine ecology could be in danger
- Increase noise and pollution
- Shell pays very little taxes and cannot be trusted.
10
Q
3 positive arguments for the corrib gas dispute
A
- Employment will rise in this area
- Will provide energy for homes and businesses
- Could provide 60% of Irelands gas needs for 20 years.
