Year 11 - Geography
Food resources: demand and supply
Global pattern of food resources
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Unit Summary
This unit, comprising of three variants, teaches pupils about global inequalities in food, water and energy production and consumption. Pupils learn about resource security and about sustainable futures.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the reasons for increasing demand for food and factors that affect food supply.
Key Notes
- The global demand for food is rising.
- Food consumption is increasng due to economic development.
- Food consumption is increasing due to population increase.
- Factors affecting food supply include climate, technology, pests and disease, water stress, conflict and poverty.
Vocabulary To Learn
- drought: a long period of time with little or no rainfall, leading to a shortage of water
- irrigation: applying water to land in order to supply crops and other plants
- water stress: occurs when the demand for water exceeds the available amount during a certain period or when poor quality restricts its use
- poverty: more than lack of income, it includes hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Rising demand for food is simply down to the world's growing population.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
The global demand for food is rising. Food consumption is increasng due to economic development.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'drought'
a long period of time with little or no rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: Rising demand for food is simply down to the world's growing population. Correction: This is one reason for growing demand for food but economic development is another factor that affects demand as people become richer they eat more meat and so more grain or land to graze is needed to feed those animals.
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