Energy Terminology

Question 1

Non-renewable energy sources

Answer 1

energy resources that exist in limited quantities on Earth and cannot be replenished once depleted.

Question 2

Examples of non-renewable energy sources

Answer 2

Fossil fuels - coal, petroleum (oil) and natural gas
uranium, plutonium - the main resource for producing nuclear energy.

Question 3

Sustainability

Answer 3

Development which meets present needs without compromising the ability to meet the needs of the future

Question 4

Renewable energy sources

Answer 4

either have unlimited availability or can be replenished relatively quickly.

Question 5

Examples of renewable energy sources

Answer 5

Solar energy
wind energy
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Geothermal energy
Biomass
Tidal energy
Wave energy

Question 6

Energy vulnerability

Answer 6

The inability of many households to access affordable energy services, and the lack of adequate social safety nets to support low-income groups

Question 7

Energy security

Answer 7

Reliable availability of affordable energy, whilst ensuring that energy systems are resilient to disruptions

Question 8

Non Critical (renewable)

Answer 8

Renewable energy resources have unlimited availability. They are ‘everlasting’ and we do not need to worry about the rate at which they are used

Question 9

Examples of Non Critical (renewable)

Answer 9

Solar power, tidal power, wave power

Question 10

Critical (renewable)

Answer 10

Renewable energy resources require careful management as they can be used up at a faster rate than they are being replaced

Question 11

Examples of Critical (renewable)

Answer 11

energy produced from wood, biomass and animal wastes can be used up faster than replaced