Resource Availability & Consumption

Starter: see what you score on this quiz before watching the video below.

You will need at least two devices to allow you to play

1. Now watch this video, without taking notes....

2. Identify patterns or trends under the following headings from the Water Risk Atlas:

• projected change in water stress
• projected change in seasonal variability
• projected change in water supply
• projected change in water demand

3. What is the situation in Uzbekistan? Compare and contrast this to your home country or a country of your choice. Can you explain the differences you see?

4. What is meant by 'virtual' or'embedded' water'? *

*Note: these are different terms for the same thing

5. Describe the PATTERNS seen on the map below.

6. Choose three graphs from this resource and describe the TRENDS that you notice.

7. What trends can you see in the graph below? Click to get interactive.

Specifically, what do you notice about t he relative and changing importance of hydrocarbons, nuclear power, renewables and new sources of modern energy?

8. Precis one of the blog posts at the bottom of this page. Do you agree with the message? Can you find any evidence to support or counter the argument in this opinion piece?

ESSAY: Compare and contrast the patterns and trends in the availability and consumption of TWO resources of your choice. /10

• The essay will be written in exam conditions in class on Tuesday 4th February.
• You will be allowed your plan but no digital devices.
• You will have 70 minutes (whole class) to write the essay
• The mark bands can be found here.

PLENARY: Of all the patterns and trends you have explored (water, food and energy) which do you feel is the most concerning and why?