Energy security Flashcards
What are the top 3 producers of coal?
China 45.5%
USA 11.6%
India
What are the top 3 producers of oil?
Over 70% Middle East
USA
Russia
What are the top 3 producers of gas?
USA
Russia
Qatar
Why would we want to reduce the consumption of energy?
Reduce costs
To be more sustainable
Preserve ecosystems
Lower greenhouse gas emissions
What are methods of reducing energy consumption for transport?
Ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2030
Charging tax on toll roads and driving based on emissions
What are methods of reducing energy consumption for domestic appliances?
Vacuum cleaners switch into low power mode after a while
What are methods of reducing energy consumption for buildings?
WWF living planet building - natural ventilation - effective insulation - low energy consumption
What are climatic factors to consider for solar energy? (2)
Solar power is more effective where the sun is high and hours of daylight are long for example: California, Spain , North Africa and the Middle East
Also frequent fog and air pollution will impact the effectiveness
What are climatic factors to consider for wind energy?
Areas with high wind strength are best for producing wind energy for example: the UK with uplands facing prevailing wind
What are climatic factors to consider for Hydroelectric power?
High levels of precipitation are better for hydroelectric power
What are the drainage factors to consider for thermal power stations?
They rely on quantities of uncontaminated water
What are the geological factors to consider for HEP and nuclear power
Seismic factors can have safety threats
What are the geological factors to consider for geothermal energy?
Where the crust is thin the potential increases
What are the 3 contrasting energy mixes?
Iceland, Niger, France
What energy does Iceland use the most?
Geothermal energy (Over half)
