AQA GCSE Geography - Resource Management Questions and Answers 2024/2025
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Agribusiness
Large scale industrial farming where farming is done by large firms.
change in UK farms
- farm sizes have increased, field sizes increased
- the amount of chemicals used in food production increased animals given special feed to
increase growth
- the numbers of workers e...
A measurement of all the greenhouse gases we individually produce, through burning
fossil fuels for electricity, transport etc, expressed as tonnes (or kg) of carbon-dioxide
equivalent.
Energy mix
The range of energy sources of a region or country, both renewable and non-
renewable.
Food miles
The distance covered supplying food to consumers.
Fossil fuel
A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of
living organisms.
Local food sourcing
A method of food production and distribution that is local, rather than national and/or
international. Food is grown (or raised) and harvested close to consumers' homes, then
distributed over much shorter distances.
Organic produce
Food which is produced using environmentally and animal-friendly farming methods
on organic farms. Demand is growing because of more people becoming concerned
about the environmental impacts of food production and the effect of chemicals on
their health, some are produced in the UK but some is also imported.
Resource Management
The control and monitoring of resources so that they do not become depleted or
exhausted.
Wastewater from people's homes that can be recycled and put to good use. Uses
include water for laundry and toilet flushing. Treated greywater can also be used to
irrigate both food and non-food producing plants. The nutrients in the greywater(such
as phosphorus and nitrogen) provide an excellent food source for these plants.
Groundwater management
The amount of groundwater being extracted can be monitored to ensure it is not
extracted faster than it is naturally replaced. Laws are passed to prevent this.
Preventing farmers from leaking toxic chemicals onto land e.g. fines
International agreements help to determine how much water each country gets if groundwater
supplies are shared.
Recycling and grey water
Recycling water means taking water that has already been used and using it again.
Water can be pumped to treatment plants. Most recycled water is used for irrigation,
industry, powerplants and toilet flushing. Grey water is effective becuase it means that
less water needs to be used for water treatment.
Over-abstraction
When water is being used more quickly that it is being replaced.
Sustainable development
Development that meets the needs of the present without limiting the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainable water supply
Meeting the present-day need for safe, reliable, and affordable water, which
minimises adverse effects on the environment, whilst enabling future generations to
meet their requirements.
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