resource management Flashcards
(14 cards)
what percentag of the uks food is imported
40%
agribusiness
intensively farming land to produce more food (may reduce imports) pesticides heavily used machinery costs high but increased efficiency and few people employed
organic farming
farming food without pesticides and chemicals fertilisers encourages people to eat local produce and reduse food miles can also support natural ecosystems
what percentage of water is used domestically
50%
what areas of the UK have water surplus
north and west
what areas have water deficit in the UK
south and east
how much of england faces water stress
half
why has the UK energy consumption fallen
decline of heavy industries
what energy sourse has declined
coal aand fossil fuels
what energy sourse has increased
sustainable such a s wind
carbon footprint
measure of individual green house gas production
energy exploitation
the act of harnessing and utilizing energy resources for human use, often for economic gain
energy security
having reliable and affordable energy supply
renewable energy
energy that cannot be exhausted
