AQA GCSE GEOGRAPHY -
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
RATED 100% COMPLETE
Application of business skills to agriculture. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Agribusiness
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. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Carbon footprint
The range of energy sources of a region or country, both renewable and non-
renewable. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Energy mix
The distance covered supplying food to consumers. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Food miles
A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of
living organisms. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Fossil fuel
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. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Local food sourcing
Food which is produced using environmentally and animal friendly farming methods on
organic farms. Artificial fertilisers are banned and farmers develop fertile soil by rotating
crops and using compost, manure and clover. It must be free of synthetic additives like
pesticides and dyes. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Organic produce
The control and monitoring of resources so that they do not become depleted or
exhausted. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Resource Management
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. - Correct
Answer ✔✔ 'Grey' water
Regulation and control of water levels, pollution, ownership and use of groundwater. -
Correct Answer ✔✔ Groundwater management
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
RATED 100% COMPLETE
Application of business skills to agriculture. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Agribusiness
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. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Carbon footprint
The range of energy sources of a region or country, both renewable and non-
renewable. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Energy mix
The distance covered supplying food to consumers. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Food miles
A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of
living organisms. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Fossil fuel
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. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Local food sourcing
Food which is produced using environmentally and animal friendly farming methods on
organic farms. Artificial fertilisers are banned and farmers develop fertile soil by rotating
crops and using compost, manure and clover. It must be free of synthetic additives like
pesticides and dyes. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Organic produce
The control and monitoring of resources so that they do not become depleted or
exhausted. - Correct Answer ✔✔ Resource Management
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. - Correct
Answer ✔✔ 'Grey' water
Regulation and control of water levels, pollution, ownership and use of groundwater. -
Correct Answer ✔✔ Groundwater management
