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Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
What is a 'resource'?
A stock or supply of something that has value or purpose.
A stock or supply of something with no value.
A stock or supply of something with no purpose.
A stock or supply of something with neither value or purpose.
What is the most important resource?
Food
Energy
Water
All of the above
Energy insecurity can result in the following...
Lowering of food prices
Conflict
Decline in industry
Higher energy costs
What does being a 'net importer' of food mean?
The country exports more food than it buys in
The population is composed largely of subsistence farmers
There are food shortages in the country
The country buys in more food than it exports
Which of the following is not a characteristic of organic farming?
It uses natural pesticides
It uses natural fertilisers
It practises crop rotation
It uses high doses of antibiotics on livestock
The UK is a 'net importer' of food. What does this mean?
The UK buys its food in nets
The UK exports more food than it imports
The UK imports more food than it exports
Imports and exports of food are roughly equal
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of agribusiness?
It uses natural pesticides
It has a large farm or farms
It uses lots of machinery
It employs few people
What is agri-business?
Small scale farming, minimising food production
Large scale farming, minimising food production
Small scale farming, maximising food production
Large scale farming, maximising food production
The wettest part of the UK is ...
the west.
the east.
the north.
the south.
In HICs what is the largest user of water?
Industry
Agriculture
Domestic
Manufacturing
Which term means where there is a shortage of water due to overuse?
Water scarcity
Water insecurity
Water security
Water table
Why is the demand for water growing?
Growing Population
Lack of money
Too many reservoirs
Not enough rain
Which of these is a reason why demand for food has changed in the UK in recent years?
Increased demands for foods that can't be grown in the UK
People want food items available all year round
Population is growing which increases demand
All of the above
HICs have the highest energy demands. What is energy used for?
Industry
Transport
Domestic
All of the above
What problems do dams and reservoirs cause?
Ecosystem alters
Releases GHGs
Flooding of land
All of the above
Which is a disadvantage of wind power?
Electricity is constantly generated
Renewable
Unsightly and may put off tourists
Gives off carbon dioxide
Having access to a safe, affordable and reliable supply of energy. What is this the definition of?
Energy production
Energy consumption
Energy supply
Energy security
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 UK region has the most serious water stress?
North West
South West
North East
South East
Water transfer schemes in the UK aim to move water from ...
Areas of surplus to deficit
Areas of deficit to surplus
Which of these is a true statement about nuclear power?
It's waste can destroy habitats and ecosystems.
It doesn't cost a lot of money to build.
It produces high amounts of greenhouse gases.
It produces very little amounts of energy.
