Energy Management Flashcards
1
Q
What is the solution to Chambamontera’s energy deficit
A
It is a channel that carries fast flowing river water, at the bottom of this channel there is a generator turbine that generates electricity
2
Q
What are the benefits to Chambamontera’s Micro-Hydro scheme
A
- Provides renewable energy
- Has little environmental impacts
- Has low maintenance and running costs
- Uses local labour and materials
3
Q
What are the advantages of extracting natural gas in the Amazon
A
- Could save Peru $4 billion
- Could make up to $34 billion in exports over 30 years
- Provides employment and boosts local economies
4
Q
What are the disadvantages of extracting natural gas in the Amazon
A
- Deforestation to build the pipeline
- The project could impact the lives of the indigenous tribes who live in the region
- Contributes to global warming
5
Q
What are some factors that affect energy supply
A
- Demand
- Costs of exploitation and production
- Physical factors
- Political factors (instability)
- Technology
6
Q
How does energy insecurity effect food production
A
food production uses 30% of the global energy supply
7
Q
Why is it bad to exploit resources in sensitive areas
A
- People demand higher wages to work there
- Strict environmental controls are needed
- Increased transportation costs
- Special equipment needed to withstand temperatures
