Resources Y7

What are the essential resources?

• Food

• Clothing

• Water

• Energy

Deficit is defined as ....

• Not enough of something

• Having more than needed

• Having the right amount

Surplus is defined as...

• Not having enough of something

• Having more than needed

• Having the right amount

Why has our food demand changed?

• We want seasonal food all year round

• We haven't got enough food in the UK

• Population increase

• Decreasing population

How far our food has travelled is called...

The total amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by all of the activities is called...

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How can we reduce our carbon footprint?

• Buy more imported food

• Buy more local food

• Walk instead of drive

• Drive instead of walk

Significant water deficit or poor water quality is defined as ​

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The amount of water a country uses both in the country and through importation​ is defined as

Water transfer scheme transfers water from

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• Surplus areas to deficit areas. ​

• Deficit areas to surplus areas. ​