P2 UK Food,Water,Energy

Question 1

What is the significance of food for economic and social well bieng?

Answer 1

Economic - provides many jobs, grow own food to save money
Social - vital for health, nescessary to live a healthy lifestyle, can be used at social gatherings and events

Question 2

Why is energy important for social and economic well being?

Answer 2

Socially - saved time, more time for social activities, helps mental health. Can be used to remain in contact with people, fun activities such as the cinema.
Economic - many jobs provided, transport

Question 3

Why is water good for social and economic well being?

Answer 3

Social - swimming, bathing (methyl health), cleanliness (health)
Economic - jobs provided

Question 4

Global inequalities in food:

Answer 4

.some area have more fertile lands
.some areas have more suitable terrain
.some areas have more suitable climates

Question 5

Global inequalities in energy

Answer 5

.some may have good access to energy but are unable to afford it
.some countries may have bad access to energy

Question 6

Global inequalities of water

Answer 6

.some places may have low physical scarcity (low rainfall)
. Some places may have low economic scarcity (cannot treat dirty water or infrastructure to collect water to make it easily available
.corporate exploitation - take many resources from LIC’s as they need money

Question 7

What are the issues with the UK consuming such large amounts of non seasonal produce?

Answer 7

.many food miles
.dont pay the farmers fairly

Question 8

How many tonnes of vegetable and cut flowers does Kenya prepared each night to be sold in UK supermarkets the next day?

Answer 8

350 tonnes

Question 9

What food constitutes the largest proportion of kenyan food imports to the UK?

Answer 9

Leguminous vegetables

Question 10

How long do cut flowers from Kenya have to be in supermarkets from the time they were picked?

Answer 10

24-48hours

Question 11

How many Kenya’s does horticulture employ directly and how many does it employ indirectly (eg in transport)?

Answer 11

Directly - 70,000
Indirectly - 20,000

Question 12

Is Kenya an HIC, LIC or NEE?

Answer 12

LIC

Question 13

Where is Kenya located?

Answer 13

In east Africa, close to the equator

Question 14

What % of Kenya population work in agriculture?

Answer 14

75%

Question 15

How does the multiplier effect happen in Kenya?

Answer 15

Horticulture creates jobs for local, the good produced are sold increasing Kenya’s income and providing more jobs for more people which then causes the cycle to repeat.

Question 16

Advantages of kenyan imports

Answer 16

.provides jobs for kenyan
.allows the uk to eat non-seasonal produce

Question 17

Disadvantages of kenyan imports

Answer 17

.doesnt feed locals
.uses up scarce resources (eg water)
.many food miles
.impact on environment (eg. Food miles, pesticides)
.lotus of food wasted

Question 18

Advantages of organic food

Answer 18

.no chemical pesticides
.dont feed animals antibiotics
.reduced waste (wonky veg)
.uses 30% less energy
.less food miles
.supports local farmers
.health benefits

Question 19

Disadvantages of organic foods

Answer 19

.more expensive
.less quantity produced
.not as attractive to look at

Question 20

Positives of local produce

Answer 20

.less food miles
.farmers paid fairly
.encourages seasonal diets
.fresher produce,higher nutritional value
.creates local jobs and supports local economy

Question 21

What is an agribusiness?

Answer 21

.agriculture conducted on strictly commercial principles

Question 22

Why is there a trend towards agribusinesses in the uk?

Answer 22

.cheaper
.large yields - more profit

Question 23

What water deficit?

Answer 23

When water demand is greater than supply

Question 24

What is water surplus?

Answer 24

When water supply is greater than demand

Question 25

What issues are caused by poor water quality?

Answer 25

.toxic waste can poison water (bio transfer)
.increased water toxins can lead to death of wildlife
.more fertilisers-more nutrients in water - more growth of algae - eutrophication - death of wildlife
.pesticides can kill important parts of the ecosystem
.mycobacteria in sewage can spread disease
.

Question 26

What causes water pollution?

Answer 26

.chemicals and fertilisers from farmland
.rubbish
.pollution like oil from boats
.sewage containing bacteria

Question 27

How can we manage water quality in the UK?

Answer 27

.pollution traps
.green roofs and walls
.waste water treatment
.education campaigns
.local water treatment
.legislation

Question 28

What are pollution traps?

Answer 28

Traps placed by roads or motorways that are close to rivers and water courses in order to catch pollution

Question 29

What are green roofs and walls?

Answer 29

In cities, new buildings often have these.they naturally filter out pollution in rainwater and also reduce the risk of flooding by reducing runoff.

Question 30

What is waste water treatment?

Answer 30

Better sewers and water mains can prevent spills and accidents but can lead to higher water and sewage bills

Question 31

What is local water treatment?

Answer 31

Local water treatment plants remove suspended soils such as silt, bacteria, algae chemicals and minerals to produce clean water for human consumption.

Question 32

How is the UKs energy mix changing?

Answer 32

Moving more towards renewables and away from fossil fuels

Question 33

How is the uks supplies of coal gas and oil changing?

Answer 33

We are running oit of supply.
Although there is lots left, difficult to reach a and it is cheaper to import from abroad as cost of reaching our supplies is very high.
Uks reserves of oil and gas are in decline leaving us reliant on other countries for oil and gas, this makes us vulnerable

Question 34

Why is food consumption increasing in the uk?

Answer 34

.growing population
.increasing wealth - people can afford to buy more food