Resource Management & Resources in the UK - Energy

Which of the following are key resources for human well-being?

• Food
• Water
• Energy
• They all are

Which key resource is being described here: The average person in the UK uses 150 litres of this a day

• Food
• Water
• Energy
• They all are

Which key resource is being described here: This resource provides us with energy which is needed to work and enjoy ourselves. We measure this resource in calories.

• Food
• Water
• Energy
• They all are

Which key resource is being described here: It heats our homes, is used to manufacture goods, process food and power transport.

• Food
• Water
• Energy
• They all are

How many calories should the average adult consume each day?

• 1000-1500
• 1500-2000
• 2000-2500
• 2500-3000

If a country has abundant resources what is the likely outcome?

• Economies develop, societies thrive and people enjoy a good quality of life.
• Economies develop, societies thrive and people experience a poor quality of life.
• Economies struggle to develop, societies thrive and people enjoy a good quality of life.
• Economies struggle to develop, societies thrive and people experience a poor quality of life.

True or false? There is growing pressure on resources as the world’s population grows.

• True
• False

Which of the following statements best describes water use in the UK?

• 75% of water is used in industry, 15% for domestic purposes and 10% in agriculture.
• 70% of water is used in industry, 27% for domestic purposes and 3% in agriculture.
• 75% of water is used in industry, 22% for domestic purposes and 3% in agriculture.
• 65% of water is used in industry, 32% for domestic purposes and 3% in agriculture.

True or false? The introduction of machinery during the industrial and agricultural revolution led to huge improvements in economic and social well-being.

• True
• False

Which of the following are examples of fossil fuels? You can choose more than one.

• Solar
• Coal
• Oil
• Nuclear
• Gas