2.1. Sustainable energy supplies

Question 1

Types of non-renewable energy

Answer 1

Finite

• Fossil fuels (e.g. coal, gas, oil)
• Nuclear energy

Manageable: biomass

Question 2

Types of renewable energy

Answer 2

• HEP
• wind
• solar
• geothermal
• tidal & wave power
• wind power

Question 3

Key energy issues (The 3 S’s)

Answer 3

• Sustainability
• Security
• Strategy

Question 4

Define energy mix

Answer 4

he specific combination of different energy sources a country/ a region uses to meet its energy consumption needs.