GPN 35 Nexus

What does the Nexus model demonstrate?

• The interrelation of energy, food, and water security

• The interrelationship between pollution, climate change and happiness

• The impact of technology on agriculture

• The impact of politics on malnutrition

Which related theory by James Lovelock suggests that we can only solve wicked problems by looking at them in their complex contexts?

• Gaia theory

• Maia theory

• Kaia theory

• Laia theory

Which green revolution farming practice is most likely to result in farmers drawing additional power from national grids

• Increased use of fertilisers

• Introducing hydroponics

• Increasing mechanisation by using tractors

• Introducing gravity-fed irrigation

What percentage of global water footprints is used in food production?

• 50%

• 70%

• 30%

• 90%

What do we call dams which generate energy, as well as creating a drinking water reservoir

• Hyper-electric

• Hydro-electric

• Hyena-electric

• Hybrid-electric

What is one of the key uses of the Nexus?

• To increase industrialization

• To identify where resources interface

• To promote deforestation

• To reduce technological advancements

What was the impact of the USA encouraging farmers to grow corn for biofuel?

• Increased soy production

• Decreased soy production

• No change in soy production

• Increased water supply

Having enough clean and sufficient water all year round to meet economic, sanitation and health needs

The increased deforestation rates in which rainforest were directly linked to a decrease in soy production in the USA as a result of biofuel-growing subsidies?

• Amazon

• Borneo

• Congo

• New Guinea

Which type of crops help reduce water stress as they require less water to grow?

(hint: D R)