AQA Resource Management

A stock or supply of something that has value or purpose. What is this a definition of?

• Management

• Sustainablity

• Resource

• Distribution

Having access to a safe, affordable and reliable supply of energy. What is this the definition of?

• Energy production

• Energy consumption

• Energy supply

• Energy security

Energy insecurity can result in the following...

• Lowering of food prices

• Conflict

• Decline in industry

• Higher energy costs

In which country is the Chambamontera micro-hydro scheme located?

• Peru

• Yemen

• Ethiopia

• India

Which country has the highest energy consumption per person?

• USA

• Nigeria

• China

• Russia

Why does the UK import so much food?

• UK climate is unsuitable for some food

• There is a demand for seasonal produce

• People don't like choice and variety

• Food can be cheaper from abroad

Which two statements apply to an agribusiness?

• Intensive farming

• Minimum amount of food produced

• Uses lots of pesticides and fertilisers

• Low levels of investment

Which two characteristics apply to organic farming?

• Use pesticides

• Decreasingly popular

• Expensive

• Often local and seasonal

Injecting water, sand and chemicals into the ground at high pressure to release shale gas is known as what?

• Fracking

• Fractional distillation

• Drilling

• Infiltration

Low income countries use most water on which of the following?

• Industry

• Agriculture

• Domestic use