Energy Flashcards
1
Q
fossil fuels
A
- coal
- natural gas
- crude oil
2
Q
advantages of fossil fuels
A
- readily available
- reliable for large scale production
-efficient
3
Q
disadvantages of fossil fuels
A
- takes millions of years to form
- prices increased due to rise in demand
- pollutes atmosphere with harmful gases
4
Q
uses of fossil fuels
A
- transport
- electricity
- heating
5
Q
energy demand
A
rising across the world
6
Q
why is energy demand rising
A
- population growth
- increasing development
7
Q
renewable energy sources
A
- solar
- biomass
- hydropower
- wind
- wave
8
Q
energy use
A
- MEDC’s use more energy that LEDC’s
- greatest growth in use happens in LEDC’s
9
Q
energy security
A
the availability, reliability and affordability of energy
10
Q
energy security facts
A
- adequate supply of energy ensures there is enough energy available to meet demands
- reliable supply means energy sources can be consistently accessed
- affordable energy supply ensures energy is priced reasonable
11
Q
energy independence
A
a countries ability to produce or procure its own energy resources without relying on imports
12
Q
energy conflicts
A
- the unequal distribution of energy resources among different regions or countries can create a power imbalance
- geopolitical tensions can escalate when countries rely heavily on imported energy
13
Q
climate
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the long term average of weather conditions in a particular region or location
14
Q
weather
A
the current state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place
15
Q
ocean circulatory systems
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- warm ocean currents carry heat from tropics towards higher latitudes
- cold ocean currents transports cold water from polar regions towards lower latitudes
- have a vital role in regulating temperatures
