Energy minerals- hydrocarbons Flashcards
How was the world total energy supply changed over time?
Increasing every year
From 7500 to almost 15000 from 1978 to 2018
Has the share of the worlds energy changed over time?
Most of the shares have remained the same
What are the sources of the worlds energy?
Coal
Oil
Natural gas
Nuclear
Biofuels and Waste
How was the UK energy’s coal consumption changed from 1990 to 2019?
Decreased from 66.9m tonnes to 6.1m tonnes
How has the UKs consumption of gas changed from 1990 to 2019?
Increased from 51.2m tonnes to 74.3m tonnes
How was bionergy production in the UK changed from 1990 to 2019?
Increased
What has happened to the UK coal mining production?
Decreased from 1970 to 2017, it is almost non existent
What will happen as demand for electrification around the world increases?
Coal demand may need to be increased
At current production levels, how long will coal reserves last?
139 years- 1 thousnad billion tonnes
At current production levels, how long will oil and gas reserves last?
50 to 63 years
Who is the worlds largest exporter of coal? Who consumers their coal?
Australia- consumed by Japan and Europe
What country has the highest growth in electricity generation and coal consumption?
China
Where does coal form?
In an environment at the marine, non-marine environment
What landscapes do coal form in?
Peat bogs
Marshland
Swamps
Swamps forests
