Brevet Topic Outlines

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and definitions related to food security, water crisis, and the digital world's impact.

Food Crisis

A situation where the availability of food is insufficient to meet the demand, leading to malnutrition and hunger.

Food Security

The condition in which all people have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs.

Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in a population, which can lead to increased demand for food resources.

Climate Change

Long-term alterations in temperature and typical weather patterns in a place, impacting agricultural productivity.

Land Degradation

The decline in land quality caused by human activities, which negatively affects agricultural output.

Food Waste

The discarding or disposal of food that is safe and nutritious for human consumption, often occurring at various stages of the food supply chain.

Political Instability

A situation where a government is unable to uphold its functions, often leading to conflicts that can exacerbate food insecurity.

Sustainable Agriculture

Farming practices that meet current food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Freshwater Crisis

A situation where the supply of freshwater is insufficient to meet the needs of a population, often exacerbated by pollution and overuse.

Desalination

The process of removing salt and minerals from seawater to produce freshwater.

Digital Revolution

The shift from analog to digital technology that has transformed communication, work, and culture.

Digital Divide

The gap between individuals who have access to modern information and communication technology and those who do not.

Cyberbullying

The use of digital technology to harass or intimidate others, often occurring among young people.

Disinformation Campaigns

Coordinated efforts to spread false information in order to mislead or confuse the general public.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn.