ENERGY DEMAND AND PRODUCTION Flashcards
1
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Factors that affect energy demand and production
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- Population growth
- Increased wealth
- Technological advances
Energy demand normally increases as a country develops (More industry and services)
2
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Primary energy
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Fuels that provide energy without undergoing any processes (eg coal, gas, oil)
3
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Secondary energy
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Made from processing primary fuels (eg electricity)
4
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Non-renewable energy
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Being consumed at a faster rate than being consumed (once used up then cant be replaced)
5
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Renewable energy
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Can be used again and again, sustainable
6
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Energy gap
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Energy consumption is greater than production, happens because of using lots of fossil fuels so they start to become exhausted. Energy produced by renewable resources may not be enough
