Why does demand for resources vary over time/location? Flashcards
1
Q
-population growth
A
greater demand for resources
2
Q
population structure changes
A
ageing populations have different demands than ledcs
3
Q
economic development
A
mechanisation of farming, employment sectors change, globalisation
4
Q
why does rising wealth result in an increase in resource demand?
A
- people demand more consumer goods
- people travel more
- people consume higher-quality goods
- people eat more varied food (usually more meat)
