Mammoth Memory

Geography Flash Cards

Here's a really quick way of testing if you've learned the meanings of the key words in this section. Look at the key word on the card and see if you can remember its definition.

If you get stuck, you can be shown the mnemonic to reveal an image that should help you remember.

To check if you're right, or remind you if you've forgotten, press the card to flip it.

Go through the whole list to see how many definitions you can recall. Revisit any that you had difficulty remembering until you're confident you can recall all of them.

The part of the economy that provides services rather than end products. Services include selling, hospitality and leisure
Tertiary economy
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The knowledge-based part of the economy such as IT, consultancy, education, training, and research and development
Quaternary Economy
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Application of business skills to agriculture
Agribusiness
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The range of energy sources of a region or country, both renewable and non-renewable
Energy Mix
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The distance covered supplying food to consumers
Food Miles
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A natural fuel such as coal, oil and gas formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms
Fossil Fuel
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Food which is produced using environmentally and animal-friendly farming methods (no pesticides)
Organic Produce
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Growing plants in an air and mist environment without the use of soil. The water mist is rich in nutrients and minerals
Aeroponics
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The manipulation, especially through genetic engineering, of living organisms to produce useful commercial products such as pest-resistant crops and new bacterial strains
Biotechnology
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A widespread, serious shortage of food. In the worst cases, it can lead to starvation and even death
Famine
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Being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Not enough food at times
Food Insecurity
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Sufficient food at all times. When people have access to sufficient safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life
Food security
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A method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions in water, without soil
Hydroponics
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A system of agricultural and social design principles based on natural ecosystems
Permaculture
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When people do not eat enough nutrients to cover their needs for energy and growth
Undernutrition
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Applying water to land in order to supply crops and other plants with necessary water
Irrigation
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The growing of fruits and vegetables and raising of animals in towns and cities
Urban Farming
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Large increase in crop production in developing countries through use of artificial fertilisers, pesticides, high-yield crop varieties and biotechnology
The New Green Revolution
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Blackwater contains faecal matter (poo) or urine
Blackwater
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Regulation and control of underground water levels, pollution prevention and supervision of ownership
Groundwater Management
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