Energy Resources In The Uk Flashcards
What has happened to the demand and consumption of energy in the UK?
Demand has increased and the consumption has decreased
By 2020 the UK aims to meet …% of its energy requirement by renewable energy.
15%
Overall how has the energy mix changed in the UK?
Decrease in non-renewables and an increase in renewables
What has coal and oil decreased in the UK?
Pollution, depletion of resource and closure of production
Why does biomass not release as much CO2?
Only releases what the trees have stored
Why is gas more popular than coal?
Cleaner, easier and cheaper to transport
Which renewable energy source is the most popular in the UK?
Wind turbines
What is fracking?
To extract the gas, high pressure liquids (water, sand and chemicals) are introduced to fracture the shale and release the gas
What is nuclear power?
Power that uses uranium to produce heat in a nuclear reactor. The heat then drives a turbine to produce electricity
What economic opportunity arises from the exploitation of energy sources?
Creation of jobs leading to the multiplier effect
What is the main environmental opportunity for using nuclear and renewable energy rather than fossil fuels?
Produce lower carbon emissions
Give an economic and environmental challenge for the use of nuclear power.
Huge costs to store and transport nuclear waste and accidents can release radiation affecting he atmosphere
Give an economic and environmental challenge for the use of renewable energy.
Costly to set up and wind turbines can be noisy and effect wildlife/habitats
Give an economic and environmental challenge for the use of fossil fuels.
Costly to access remaining coal stores and releases greenhouse gases when burnt
