Geography KW 2

Natural Resource

Materials found in nature that people use, like water, forests, or minerals.

Offshore

Located in the sea, often used to describe oil drilling or wind farms out at sea.

Primary Sector

Jobs that involve using natural resources, like farming, fishing and mining.

Profit

The money a business makes after all costs are paid.

Quaternary Sector

Jobs based on research information and technology, like scientist or IT specialists.

Relief

The shape and height of the land, including mountain hills and valleys.

Seasonal Food

Food that is naturally grown and eating at certain times of the year.

Secondary sector

Jobs that involve making things like in factories, e.g. building manufacturing or baking.

Social unrest

Disorder or protest in society often caused by inequality or unfair treatment

Soil erosion

The wearing away of topsoiled by wind water or human activity.

Sustainability

Using resources in a way that protects the environment and supports future generations.

Tertiary sector

Jobs that provide service to people like teachers doctors and shop workers.

Traditional fuel sources

All types of fuel, like wood, coal and animal dung that are often using less developed areas.