GCSE Resource Management - UK Food

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

What percentage of water in the UK is used in industry?

• 60%

• 20%

• 75%

• 45%

The average person in the UK uses how much water in litres (just write the number)

(a)  

What proportion of the world does not have access to clean water?

• 1/4

• 1/5

• 1/2

• 1/3

How many people in the world suffer from malnutrition?

• 1/2 billion

• 3 billion

• 1 billion

• 2 billion

Food contributes approximately what percentage of the UK's total carbon emissions?

• 11%

• 17%

• 5%

• 25%

What percentage of the UK's carbon emissions comes from the transport of food?

• 11%

• 17%

• 5%

• 7%

How many acres is the Lynford Farm agribusiness in East Anglia?

• 1200

• 45

• 670

• 560