Resource Distrobution Flashcards
Resource meaning
A stock or supply of something that has value or purpose
The most important ones being food,water,energy
Most HICs have tons of resources that are imported
How is demand for food changing
-Food is getting cheaper from abroad
-The climate may be unsuitable for the production of some foods
Impact of importing food
-It can travel long distances which are called food miles
-This adds to the carbon footprint
How is the uk responding to the changes
People are being encouraged to eat locally produced food
What is Lynford house farm
The land is inetensively farmed maximising the amount of food produced
Machinery costs are high but it’s very efficient
A small number of workers are employed
What is riverford organic farms
Delivers organic vegetables from farms in Devon,Yorkshire,etc
This Reduces food miles
It also provides local employment
Demand for water
In the north and west there is a water surplus which means the amount of water exceeds demand
In the south and east there is a water deficit where demand exceeds the amount of water
Managing water supply
Filtering water to remove sediment
Puryfing water with chlorine
Imposing strict regulations
