Resource Management and Energy Flashcards
9 Lessons - 31 Define Questions (30 cards)
Define: Agribusiness
Application of business skill to agriculture
Define: Carbon Footprint
A measure of all the greenhouse gases we individually produce, through burning fossil fuels for electricity, transport, ext.
Define: Energy Mix
The range of energy sources of a region or country, both renewable and non-renewable
Define: Food Miles
The distance covered supplying food to consumers
Define: Fossil Fuel
A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed from the remains of living organisms
Define: Local Food Sourcing
A method of food production and distribution that is local
Define: Organic Produce
Food that is produced using environmentally and animal friendly farming methods on organic farms
Define: Resource Management
The control and monitoring of resources so that they do not become depleted or exhausted
Define: Biomass
Renewable organic materials, such as wood, agricultural crops or wastes, especially when used as a source of fuel or energy
Define: Energy Exploitation
Developing and using energy sources to the greatest possible advantage, usually for profit
Define: Energy Security
having enough energy to meet demands
Define: Fossil Fuel
A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed from the remains of living organisms
Define: Geothermal Energy
Define: Hydro(electric) Power
Define: Nuclear Power
Define: Renewable Energy Sources
Define: Solar Energy
Define: Sustainable Development
Define: Resource
Define: Distribution
Define: Import
Define: Carbon Footprint
Define: Water Deficit
Define: Water Surplus
