Resources Food Focus

What is one reason for the growing demand for water in the UK?

• Decrease in population

• Less industrial use

• Water-intensive appliances

• Fewer showers taken

Which area of the UK has a water surplus?

• South and east

• North and west

• Central

• South and west

What is a consequence of chemical run-off from farmland?

• Increases water supply

• Destroys habitats and kills animals

• Improves water quality

• Reduces pollution

What is water stress in the UK?

• Excess water supply

• Demand exceeds supply

• Abundant clean water

• No water restrictions

What is the main source of the UK's energy mix?

• Nuclear energy

• Solar energy

• Fossil fuels

• Wind energy

What percentage of the UK's oil and gas has been used up?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 80%

What is a benefit of wind farms?

• Increases carbon footprint

• Reduces carbon footprint

• Low construction cost

• No visual impact

What is a cause of water pollution mentioned in the document?

• Clean industrial waste

• Chemical run-off from farmland

• Freshwater from rivers

• Filtered sewage

What is Food Security?

• When people have physical and economic access to food at all times

• When people are unsure when they might next eat

• When food is only available during certain seasons

• When food is distributed equally among all countries

Which of the following is a human factor affecting food production?

• Quality of soil

• Water supply reliability

• Poverty

• Extreme weather events