Consuming Energy Resources

Question 1

4 Factors affecting access to energy sources

Answer 1

1. Climate
2. Accessibility
3. Geology
4. Access to technology

Question 2

how access to technology affect access to energy sources

Answer 2

The economic development of a country can influence its ability to invest in and use new technologies and explore for and develop new resource

Question 3

2 ways geology affect access to energy sources

Answer 3

1. Fossil fuels are found in sedimentary rocks Coal is quite widely distributed
2. Geothermal energy – volcanic activity at plate boundaries produces magma that can be used to heat water or generate electricity.

Question 4

how accessibility affect access to energy sources

Answer 4

Remote areas can be difficult to access and to build infrastructure to so may not have access to electricity
It takes high-technology in order to mine resources in mountainous areas.

Question 5

3 ways climate affect access to energy sources

Answer 5

HEP – Large volumes of water are needed to power hydroelectric dams so high volumes of rainfall are needed too
Wind power – exposed areas have the highest wind speeds
Solar power – places with longer hours of and more intense sunlight are best