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Paper 2: Introduction to Resource Management Flashcards

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agri-business

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-a large scale-business of farming
-includes a range of methods to maximise crop yield + expand profits

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pros of agribusiness

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-increases crop yields
-increases profit
-cheaper for consumers

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why is water consumption in the UK rising (5)

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-more domestic appliances
-increased standards of personal hygiene
-increased demand for production in factories
-increased population
-increased leisure use (swimming pools)

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water surplus

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when an area does have enough water to meet the needs of the population

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water deficit

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when an area does not have enough water to meet the needs of the population

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water transfer

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moving water from areas of surplus to areas of deficit

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water transfer eg

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-reservoirs in N wales + lake district provide water to cities in NW (liverpool/manchester)

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pros of water transfer

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-make jobs in construction
-supports secondary industries

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cons of water transfer

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-dams may flood local habitats
-construction = noise/air pollution

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water pollution is managed in uk

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by drainage systems
limiting amount of pesticides used
-legislation
-water treatment
-infrastructure
-education

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cause of water pollution

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-chemical pesticides
-rubbish
-factories release chemical waste
-sewage

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causes of increased energy consumption

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-population growth
-economic development
-increase in domestic appliances

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pros of Cumbrian mine

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-rise in local employment = better standard of living
-more jobs = supporting northern economy
-prevents coal from being shipped = ecofriendly

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Cons of Cumbrian mine

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-perceived as dangerous = reluctant for jobs
-expensive
-said to be unnecessary
-lack of investors as they move towards green energy
-would not meet carbon cutting timetable

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Efficiency within homes

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-double glazing
-loft insulation
-solar panels
-replace boiler
-wall cavities
-draft excluder around door

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Tungu-Kabri Micropower scheme pros

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-local employment
-reliable energy supply = economic opportunities = business
-lower co2 emissions
-power homes
-eco-friendly as it isn’t pumped

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Scarcity

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Lack of resource

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Supply

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Resources available

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Food miles

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distance covered supplying food to consumers

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water stress

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occurs when area is suffering of deficit

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Describe distribution of global water supply

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-no water scarcity = HIC
-physical water scarcity = lics

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Pros to increase in food demand of UK

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-creates more jobs in LICs
-better wages
-higher taxes = investment

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Cons for LICs of increasing food demand in UK

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-less food for locals
-more food miles
-higher demand = pesticides are used

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Agribusiness - strategies

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-removing hedgerows + combining fields
-increased mechanisation
-chemical fertilisers

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Agribusiness - removing hedgerows

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-creates larger fields
-allow for monoculture - easier
-more profit + yield
-may reduce fertility

26
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monoculture

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same crop grown in a singular area
-may reduce soil fertility

27
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Agribusiness - more machines (3)

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-reduces amount of human labour
-reduces cost of running farm
-increases productivity
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Agribusiness - chemical fertilisers (4)

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-use of scientific innovations to increase yield/quality
-increases soil fertility
-kill pests that attack crops
-harmful to environment

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Con of Agribusiness

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-damage chemical fertilisers have on environment
-excess drained into nearby rivers
-causes eutrophication

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eutrophication

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-growth of algae
-blocks sunlight
-removes o2

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Food miles - perishable goods

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-long haul flights are used
-higher emissions

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Food miles - non-perishable goods

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-ship = lower emissions
-slower

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Alternative to importing food

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-consuming seasonal produce
-growing food at home
-limiting imports
-eating locally sourced foods

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Alternative to importing food - seasonal produce

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-reduces transport emissions
-and heat from UK greenhouses

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Alternative to importing food - limiting imports

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-laws enforcing supermarkets to purchase produce locally
-limits availability

36
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Alternative to importing food - growing foods

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-reduces co2
-grow food in allotments

37
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allotments

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-communal areas owned by council
-allow ppl w/o gardens to grow/plant

38
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Managing water quality - legislation

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-UK enforces strict laws to limit the amount of pollutants = fines issued if not
-but domestic waste cannot be monitored

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Managing water quality - education

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-advertising = advice on reducing it
-information on how to correctly dispose of things

40
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Managing water quality - water treatment

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-local plants will remove solids
-treat it so its safe
-expensive for councils to maintain

41
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Managing water quality - infrastructure

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-improved sewers or pipes
-reduce leaks/spillages
-expenive + more water bills

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fossil fuels

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-include coal,oil,gas
-release co2 when burnt
-non renewable

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renewable energy

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-sources that can be reused
-clean
-high expenses
-energy output is lower

44
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Nuclear energy

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-uses uranium to produce electricity
-finite

45
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Fossil fuel - pros

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-provides jobs in mining
-supports economic growth in rural areas

46
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Fossil fuels - cons

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-noise pollution
-large pipelines disturb habitats
-more co2

47
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Fracking - pros

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-provides alternative to coal
-more jobs = more tax

48
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Fracking - cons

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-water stress = harder and more expensive for locals
-crop shortages from water stress
-contaminated groundwater
-minor earth tremors

49
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Nuclear power - pros

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-creates jobs in research
-less polluting = no co2

50
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Fracking

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-high pressure water mixed with chemicals
-to shatter shale rock
- releases natural gas

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