Distribution of finite and renewable resources in different parts of the world

Question 1

Fossil fuels defintion

Answer 1

fuels consisting of hydrocarbons (coal, oil and natural gas) formed by the decomposition of prehistoric organisms in past geological periods

Question 2

Renewable/sustainable energy definition

Answer 2

sources of energy e.g solar and wind that aren’t depleated as they are used

Question 3

Energy mix defintion

Answer 3

the relative contribution of different energy sources to a country’s energy production/consumption

Question 4

Oil

Answer 4

contributes to 30% anywhere in the world. Easily accessible from the Middle East. Accounts for approximately 50% consumption

Question 5

Coal

Answer 5

massively depleated coal reserves means that only the Asia Pacific region is coal the main source of energy. Accounts for <5% in middle east and south/central America

Question 6

Natural gas

Answer 6

main source of energy in Europe and Eurasia where there are still large gas fields in operation, second to oil in the Middle East.

Question 7

Nuclear

Answer 7

available in Middle east. Most important in Europe and Eurasia and north America. E.g France has limited fossil fuels

Question 8

Hydroelectricity

Answer 8

south and central America. Less available in middle east as these river systems can’t sustain this type of energy provision