Global distribution of resources

• Which resources do humans need to survive?


  Food, water, energy
• What are some sources of useful energy?

  Burning wood, burning fossil fuels, and solar/hydroelectric power
• Why do vehicles need energy?

  To transport food, clothing, water, and other goods
• What is the role of energy in manufacturing industries?

  To transform raw materials into useful products
• Why do humans need energy during cold winters?

  To create heat and survive
• Why are secure sources of energy vital to a developed economy?

  They ensure stability and growth in economic activities
• How does sustainable energy production relate to the standard of living in countries?

  Countries that sustainably produce more energy usually have a higher standard of living
• How long can humans survive without food?

  1. 4 weeks
• How long can humans survive without water?

  1. 4 days
• Why is clean water essential for humans?

  It prevents water-borne diseases like cholera
• How can water be polluted?

  By industrial pollution or contamination with bacteria
• What do animals and livestock need water for?

  To grow and survive
• What is the consequence of water pollution?

  It affects both developed and developing nations
• What happens to people without food?

  They die of starvation or famine
• How are crops produced?

  By farming and rearing animals that eat crops
• What does it mean to be 'malnourished'?

  Not eating enough food
• What are the effects of not having enough food on the human body?

  Low energy, less effective immune system, and reduced ability to work and think
• How does insufficient food impact quality of life and productivity?

  It negatively affects quality of life, work productivity, and country development