Year 9 Resources

Which of the following are key resources for human wellbeing?

• Food

• Water

• Energy

• They all are

Which key resource is being described below?   

This resource provides us with energy which is needed to work and enjoy ourselves. We measure this resource in calories.

• Water

• Food

• Energy

How many litres of water does the average person in the UK use a day?

• 100 litres

• 130 litres

• 150 litres

• 180 litres

How many calories should the average adult consume each day?

• 1000 - 1500

• 1500 - 2000

• 2000 - 2500

• 2500 - 3000

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

• True

• False

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

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Solar

True or false? Global resources are evenly distributed across the world

• True

• False

Which of the following regions have a food surplus? (You can select more than one answer)

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• North America

Which of the following regions are prone to water shortage?

• Northern Europe

• Africa and parts of the Middle East

• North America and South East Asia

• Western Europe and the Middle East

What is meant by the term ‘food miles’?

• Food miles is the distance food is transported from the time of its production until it reaches a processing factory.

• Food miles is the distance food is transported from the time of its production until it reaches the consumer.

• Food miles is the distance food is transported from the time of its production until it reaches and airport or port