resource management

• What are vital resources for economic and social well-being?

  Food, water, and energy
• How does resource consumption vary globally?

  It varies in availability and demand
• What defines a resource?

  A stock or supply with value or purpose
• Why are food, water, and energy important for human development?

  They are essential for survival and productivity
• How do richer and poorer countries differ in resource availability?

  Richer countries have plentiful imported resources
• What challenges does population growth present for resource management?

  It increases demand for limited resources
• What health issue can arise from a poorly balanced diet?

  Illness
• Why is obesity a growing problem in high-income countries (HICs)?

  Due to poor dietary habits and lifestyle
• How many people do not get enough calories globally?

  Over one billion
• What does undernutrition affect globally?

  It affects a further two billion people
• Why might poorer countries have higher rates of undernutrition?

  They produce food but lack resources
• What are the key points about water scarcity?

  • Physical water scarcity
  • Economic water scarcity
  • Approaching physical water scarcity
  • No water scarcity
• What are the main uses of water in different countries?

  • LICs use most water for agriculture
  • HICs use most water in industry
• What has happened to the value of high-value food imports from LICs to the UK since 2000?

  It has more than tripled
• What types of products are included in high-value food imports to the UK?

  Vegetables and cut flowers
• How has air freight impacted food imports to the UK?

  It has increased the carbon footprint
• What is the trend in food demand in the UK?

  Increasing all-year round
• Why is imported food becoming more common in the UK?

  Due to growing consumer expectations
• What is Riverford Organic Farms known for?

  Growing and delivering organic produce
• What principles does Riverford Organic Farms follow?

  Organic farming principles for sustainability
• How does organic farming impact the environment compared to conventional farming?

  It has a lower environmental impact
• What percentage of UK households purchased organic produce in 2014?

  31.2%
• What are the changes in the value of organic sales in the UK from 2009 to 2014?

  • 2009: £1842 million (4.1%)
  • 2010: £1794 million (3.9%)
  • 2011: £1663 million (3.6%)
  • 2012: £1586 million (3.4%)
  • 2013: £1720 million (3.6%)
  • 2014: £1833 million (3.7%)
• What are the key points about agribusiness?

  • Large-scale industrial farming
  • High investment in technology
  • Maximizes production and profit
  • Examples include cereal and poultry farms
• What is the benefit of local sourcing of food?

  Reduces food miles and carbon footprint
• What are food miles?

  The distance food travels to consumption
• What are the advantages of water transfer schemes?

  Ensures water supply in deficit areas
• What are the disadvantages of water transfer schemes?

  Expensive and affects wildlife
• When was the Thirlmere water transfer scheme built?

  In 1890
• How much water does the Thirlmere scheme provide daily?

  227 million litres
• Why is water pollution a serious issue in the UK?

  It affects humans and wildlife
• What are common sources of water pollution?

  Sewage, chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides
• What is eutrophication?

  Excess nutrients causing algae growth
• How does agricultural pollution affect rivers?

  It reduces oxygen for aquatic life
• What percentage of river pollution is caused by sewage?

  Over 50%
• What is the impact of urban runoff on rivers?

  It introduces harmful chemicals
• How has industrial pollution changed in the UK?

  It has decreased due to stricter laws
• What is the current trend in the UK's energy mix?

  Less reliance on fossil fuels
• What are the advantages of renewable energy sources?

  They reduce carbon emissions
• What are the disadvantages of building large wind farms?

  They can destroy habitats and are expensive