Energy: Patterns of production Flashcards
1
Q
Energy rich countries have very high reserves
E.g.
A
USA and China
2
Q
Energy insecure countries must secure energy from elsewhere
E.g.
A
Spain and Japan
3
Q
LICS might give exploration rights to
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TNC’s
e.g. Chad and Angola
4
Q
Coal
A
China dominates 45% production
USA produces 11%
Top 5 accounting for 75% production
Producers tend to be largest consumers
5
Q
Oil
A
Reserves more limited than coal Middle East = 25% production Middle East, Russia and USA = 70% production Huge geological influence Middle east = 23 million barrels a day Europe = 4 barrels a day
6
Q
Gas
A
Dominated by few
Russia and USA reserves
7
Q
Nuclear
A
Kazakhstan = 38%
France and Japan invest highly
8
Q
Renewable
A
15-20% global Scattered globally China largest producer - HEP India second largest - wind and bio 65% of renewables in LIC is bio Found in countries that lack natural resources
