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Resource Management
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Resource decisions balance cost and sustainability.
Key Facts
- Rising living standards increase demand for resources.
- Water transfers can solve shortages but harm ecosystems.
- Renewables reduce emissions but can be costly to set up.
- Food insecurity is linked to climate, poverty, and conflict.
Topics Covered
Water Management
What you need to know
- •Water deficit occurs where demand is higher than supply.
Exam Tips
- Use demand and supply factors.
Energy Management
What you need to know
- •Energy mix includes fossil fuels and renewables.
Exam Tips
- Compare renewable and non-renewable impacts.
Food Security
What you need to know
- •Strategies include increasing supply and reducing demand.
Exam Tips
- Include examples like irrigation and GM crops.
Key Terms
Water stress
When demand for water is high relative to supply.
Energy mix
The range of energy sources used by a country.
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Common Exam Questions
Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of large dams.
4 marksmediumPaper 2
Model Answer
Advantage: reliable water and HEP. Disadvantage: displacement of people and habitat loss.
What examiners want to see
- ✓Balanced points with explanations.
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