Energy - Demand Components / Supply and Physical Geography:

Question 1

What percentage of energy is used globally in Industry (the largest user)?

Answer 1

55%

Question 2

Why is hydraulic fracturing (fracking) not a viable energy option in the UK?

Answer 2

Not enough open space. Too close to human settlement.

Question 3

Why are some people against unconventional resources?

Answer 3

Time and money put into developing these resources should be put into improving renewables.

Question 4

How are wind turbines limited as a viable option in some areas?

Answer 4

Average annual wind speed of 30mph needed.
Very high winds can damage.
Lots of land needed.

Question 5

Where is the area with the best potential for wind power in Europe?

Answer 5

UK :)
6 different air masses are meeting in the UK.

Question 6

Why are solar panels not a viable energy option for all?

Answer 6

Need limited cloud cover.
Need long daylight hours
Smog, snow, rain can damage the panels.
SPAIN - good country

Question 7

Why are Hydro-electric power dams not a viable option for all?

Answer 7

Need large flows of water
Need topographic changes - size and shape of drainage basin.
POWER = head x flow x gravity.
Brazil - perfect country for HEP power.