Weblinks and videos for use with 7325 - GCSE AQA Case Studies: Resource Management: Food, Water & Energy
Santa Luzia Farm
- This interactive map uses satellite data to show where deforestation is occurring across the globe. Use the timescale to investigate the changing rate of deforestation in Brazil against the growing agricultural industry.
- This map shows the GDP in different states in Brazil, and gives an example of a country elsewhere in the world that shares a similar GDP. Make a note of what you notice about the relationship between differences in GDP across Brazil and the distribution of different types of agricultural activity.
- This article looks at the dilemma small local farmers face when deciding whether to rent their land to large commercial agribusinesses.
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Permaculture in The Dead Sea
- This website gives details about the key principles and characteristics of permaculture.
- This website outlines how permaculture is different from organic farming.
- Explore this website to find out about the permaculture projects that are going on elsewhere in the world.
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South-to-North Water Transfer Project, China
- Explore this interactive map and find out the impact of the SNWTP on different regions and cities in China.
- Have a look at the timeline of events through the planning and construction stages of the SNWTP.
- Take a look at this story covering the relocation of residents due to the SNWTP, note that there are some contrasting opinions on the compensation packages provided to displaced residents.
- This BBC news article shows that China is attempting a range of methods to reduce drought in Northern China. Note that reducing demand and over use is not on the agenda.
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Mikuyuni Muumoni Sand Dam, Kenya
- This video gives a good summary of the importance of sand dams in Kenya and the positive impacts they can make on the lives of the local community.
- This website gives all the details of the Mikuyuni Muumoni sand dam and has a gallery of photos for you to look through.
- This website has some useful facts and information about sand dams in general.
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Tar Sands, Canada
- This news article covers the story of the family that moved from their family home due to belief that tar sands extraction was seriously harming their health.
- This news article highlights the outcome of economic downturn in Canada on Alberta’s tar sands industry.
- This interactive map allows you to explore the different tar sands sites in Alberta, using a variety of different filters.
- This website provides a way of interactively exploring the different methods of tar sands extraction.
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Micro-hydro Power Plants in Afghanistan
- This article explains how micro-hydro plants in Badakhshan and Takhar have directly benefitted the people of these provinces.
- This article highlights the huge problem of opium poppy cultivation in Badakhshan. Notice that this article was written in 2003, prior to the micro-hydro plants being constructed.
- While this article does not directly reference Afghanistan, it explains how providing rural areas with electricity can help empower women.