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Which factor most directly enables increased consumption in developing countries experiencing industrial growth?
Which factor most directly enables increased consumption in developing countries experiencing industrial growth?
- Stringent environmental regulations on manufacturing activities.
- Decreased demand for energy resources.
- Increased job availability and rising affluence. (correct)
- A shift towards primary sector activities.
A country with a high GDP per capita is MOST likely to exhibit what consumption pattern?
A country with a high GDP per capita is MOST likely to exhibit what consumption pattern?
- Higher consumption of goods and services due to increased affluence. (correct)
- Lower energy consumption due to efficient resource management.
- Decreased water usage due to advanced conservation technologies.
- Greater reliance on locally sourced products to reduce food miles
A significant increase in 'food miles' for a community would MOST likely result in:
A significant increase in 'food miles' for a community would MOST likely result in:
- Greater biodiversity in local ecosystems.
- Increased greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. (correct)
- Reduced need for pesticides in agricultural production.
- A smaller ecological footprint for the community.
How does deforestation to create agricultural land MOST directly contribute to global warming?
How does deforestation to create agricultural land MOST directly contribute to global warming?
Which of the following MOST accurately describes 'biocapacity'?
Which of the following MOST accurately describes 'biocapacity'?
What is the PRIMARY objective of 'fast fashion' retailers?
What is the PRIMARY objective of 'fast fashion' retailers?
Which scenario BEST exemplifies the economic impact of food wastage resulting from overconsumption?
Which scenario BEST exemplifies the economic impact of food wastage resulting from overconsumption?
What is a common economic consequence for factory workers in countries with 'fast fashion' industries?
What is a common economic consequence for factory workers in countries with 'fast fashion' industries?
How do manufacturing activities in the secondary sector contribute to the economy?
How do manufacturing activities in the secondary sector contribute to the economy?
What is the MOST likely environmental consequence of factories discharging untreated wastewater into local canals?
What is the MOST likely environmental consequence of factories discharging untreated wastewater into local canals?
Considering the concept of 'ecological footprint', what action would MOST directly reduce an individual's footprint?
Considering the concept of 'ecological footprint', what action would MOST directly reduce an individual's footprint?
Which activity is representative of the primary sector of economic activity?
Which activity is representative of the primary sector of economic activity?
What negative externality is MOST directly associated with the production model of 'fast fashion'?
What negative externality is MOST directly associated with the production model of 'fast fashion'?
Which scenario BEST illustrates the relationship between industrial growth and rising affluence?
Which scenario BEST illustrates the relationship between industrial growth and rising affluence?
What is the MOST significant characteristic of a 'sweatshop'?
What is the MOST significant characteristic of a 'sweatshop'?
Flashcards
Globalization
Globalization
Increased interconnectedness and interdependence of countries through trade and technology.
Manufacturing System
Manufacturing System
The system encompassing inputs, processes, and outputs to produce goods.
Primary Sector
Primary Sector
Activities that produce raw materials, like farming and mining.
Secondary Sector
Secondary Sector
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Tertiary Sector
Tertiary Sector
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Affluence
Affluence
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Ecological Footprint
Ecological Footprint
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Biocapacity
Biocapacity
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Overconsumption
Overconsumption
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Food Miles
Food Miles
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Deforestation
Deforestation
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Fast Fashion
Fast Fashion
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Sweatshops
Sweatshops
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Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse Gases
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Economic Impact of Food Wastage
Economic Impact of Food Wastage
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Study Notes
- Globalisation describes how trade and technology have made the world more connected and interdependent.
- Every individual is a consumer.
Manufacturing System
- The production of a product can be seen as a manufacturing system.
- It consists of inputs, processes, and outputs.
Economic Activities
- Activities in the primary sector produce raw materials.
- Secondary sector activities involve making things from raw materials or semi-finished goods.
- Tertiary activities provide services to other industries or to people.
Factors affecting Consumption
- Affluence: Wealth allows people to lead a comfortable lifestyle and consume more goods and services.
- Many developed countries face issues of income inequalities.
- Higher income levels enable spending on more goods, energy, nutritious food, and water.
- Economic Change: Industrial growth in developing countries increases resource needs.
- Shifting manufacturing to cheaper locations lowers product prices, increasing affordability and consumption.
- Industrial growth leads to increased job availability and rising affluence.
- Lifestyle changes: Wealthier economies shift towards the tertiary sector for jobs, and rising affluence leads to lifestyle changes.
- Increased availability of goods and services allows people to consume more.
Ecological Footprint vs. Biocapacity
- Ecological Footprint: The area of land and water needed to produce resources and absorb waste.
- Biocapacity: Earth's biologically productive area available for renewable resources and waste absorption.
- Overconsumption: Taking far more resources than the planet can sustain.
Economic impact of food wastage
- Buying more food than needed leads to food wastage
- Money is wasted as a result
Food Miles
- Food Miles: The distance food travels from the farm to the consumer's plate.
Environmental Impact from Food Miles
- Increased food miles lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions.
- Fossil fuels used in production, transportation, and packaging of exported food release greenhouse gases, trapping heat and causing global warming.
Environmental Impact from Food production
- Meeting food demands requires more land.
- Deforestation: Removal of land is converted to a non-forest use
- Deforestation can lead to soil erosion, loss of wildlife sites, and reduced biodiversity.
- Unsustainable agricultural activities can lead to overuse of pesticides that pollute nearby rivers.
Fast Fashion
- Fast Fashion: Captures current trends and offers designs quickly and cheaply to consumers.
Sweatshops
- Sweatshops: Workplaces with poor working conditions, unfair wages, and unreasonable hours.
- Safety regulations are not adhered to due to high cost.
Economic Impact from Fast Fashion
- Low income for factory workers.
- Minimum wages in Bangladesh increased from $38 to $68 per month in 2014.
- Water pollution
- Indigo dye discharged into the pearl river.
- Factories in Savar release untreated wastewater into canals to cut costs, polluting water sources for nearby residents.
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