Chapter 2 Flashcards
When did fossil fuel use start to increased substantially? Why was this the case?
The use of coal started to increase substantially since the 1800’s this is due to the fact that it has been used in the heating of homes, electricity production and steel production.
Which fossil used type provided a huge proportion of the energy used up Ito 1920? What types of uses did it have?
Up until 1920 coal proved a huge proportion of energy. It had been used in the heating of homes, electricity production and steel production.
Are there any disadvantages of using this type of fossil fuel?
- It is the most polluting of all the fossil fuels.
- It can have many adverse affects on peoples health such as asthma and has links with cancer.
Why did the use of fossil fuels increase greatly after WW2 ended in 1945?
The Marshall plan injected 13 billion US dollars into Western Europe after the end of WW2. This increased Europes dependence on crude oil..
State four reasons why fossil fuel usage has increased significantly in recent decades.
- Increase in the world’s population.
- Increase in the number of goods and services.
- Increased travel.
- Capitalism.
Which two nations dominated the world economy around 2,000 years ago?
China and India dominated the world economy around 2,000 years ago.
Counties from which regions of Earth have dominated the world economy since the Industrial Revolution?
- North America
- Japan
- European nations
What changes are projected to take place from 2019 up to 2050 in terms of the top economics? Which nations are going to lose out? Which nations will gain?
The top economies in the world currently are the US and other Western nations, however by 2050 this is estimated to have shifted towards the East with China and Russia.
Fuel security has become a more critical issue in recent years. State the two key parameters that must be considered in relation to fuel security.
- Strong foreign relations.
- Safe transportation routes.
Briefly discuses each of these two parameters and how they are fundamental to achieving fuel security.
- Strong foreign relations:
These relations may have taken years or perhaps decades to shape and forge. If achieved this will provide a secure and consistent supply of fuel. - Safe transportation routes:
These routes may include rivers and oceans if the fuel is crude oil and needs transported by ship. These routes will insure the the fuel gets to its destination safely and undamaged.
In which region of the planet are a lot of crude oil resources located? Are there any prolongs associated with this?
Venezuela:
Conflicts are arising and ongoing due to the presence of crude oil in Venezuela, Iran and Iraq.
Briefly outline one example where substantial energy price increases brought nations to a standstill.
USA Intervention in Venezuela:
The USA is currently exerting force on Venezuela through sanctions to destabilise the current government, which does not allow US companies to extract and refine their crude oil. The then US National Security Advisor John Bolton stated in January 2019, that a US backed Coup in Venezuela was about crude oil and American interest.
Describe two ways in which the global use of fossil fuels impacts on the environment.
Habitat degradation:
The extraction and the pollution associated with the combustion of fossil fuels has a devastating impacts on habitats of certain species.
Impact on biodiversity:
When some species lose their habitat, they are unable to survive. Those other species that eat these will also be affected. Food chains will alter significantly and there is a knock-on effect in terms of further loss of biodiversity.
