Summer Trial Key Terms Flashcards
Low income country (LIC) and high income country (HIC)
This subdivision of countries is based on the World Bank income classifications (GNI per capita) which in 2013 were Low Income $1045 or below, and High Income $12745 or above.
Newly emerging economies (NEEs)
Countries that have begun to experience Hugh rates of economic development usually with rapid industrialisation. They differ from LICs in that they no longer rely primarily on agriculture, have made gains in infrastructure and industrial growth, and are experiencing increasing incomes and high levels of investment
(BRICS countries)
Agribusiness
Application of business skills to agriculture.
Carbon footprint
A measurement of all the greenhouse gases we individually produce through burning fossil duels for electricity, transport etc, expressed as tonnes of carbon-dioxide equivalent.
Food miles
The distance covered supplying food to customers.
Fossil fuels
A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.
Local food sourcing
A method of food production and distribution that is local, rather than national and/or international. Food is grown (or raised) and harvested close to consumers’ homes, then distributed over much shorter distances.
Organic Produce
Food which is produced using environmentally and animal friendly farming methods on organic farms. Artificial fertilisers are banned and farmers develop fertile soil by rotating crops and using compost, manure and clover. It musT be free of synthetic additives like pesticides and dyes.
Sustainable develop,net
Development and resource use that meets the needs of the present without damaging or depleting the resources needed for future generations to have the same standard of living that we enjoy.
Resource management
The control and monitoring of resources so that they do not become depleted or exhausted.
Biomass.
Renewable organic materials, such as wood, agricultural crops or wastes, especially when used used as a source of fuel or energy. Biomass can be burned directly or processed into biofuels such as ethanol and methane.
Energy conservation
Reducing energy consumption through using less and becoming more efficient in using existing energy sources.
Energy exploitation
Developing and using energy resources to the greatest possible advantage, usually for profit.
Energy security
Uninterrupted availability of energy resources at an affordable price.
Fossil fuels
A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.
