The Challenge of Resource Management (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards
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What are the 3 essential resources for human wellbeing?
What are the 3 essential resources for human wellbeing?
Food, water, and energy
What does food provide to the body?
What does food provide to the body?
Calories and energy
What factors affect food availability?
What factors affect food availability?
Climate, soil, and technology level
How many people are malnourished globally?
How many people are malnourished globally?
Over 1 billion people
How many people are undernourished globally?
How many people are undernourished globally?
2 billion people
How many people drink contaminated water globally?
How many people drink contaminated water globally?
2 billion people
Annual deaths from contaminated water diseases
Annual deaths from contaminated water diseases
Over 500,000
Example of a disease from contaminated water
Example of a disease from contaminated water
Cholera
What are traditional energy sources?
What are traditional energy sources?
Coal, oil, and wood
Expected % rise in energy demand
Expected % rise in energy demand
56%
Why is importing resources problematic?
Why is importing resources problematic?
It is expensive
How does malnourishment impact school children?
How does malnourishment impact school children?
Underperformance, reducing future economic productivity
How does malnourishment impact adults?
How does malnourishment impact adults?
Less productive at work
What is the consequence of no electricity access?
What is the consequence of no electricity access?
People burn wood, causing deforestation
What is the energy consumption trend in NEEs?
What is the energy consumption trend in NEEs?
Rising with industrial growth