geo Flashcards

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What is the definition of energy?

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Power from the use of physical or chemical resources

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Name two examples of energy consumption

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Powering factories, using cars.

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3
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Describe the global consumption of energy

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The pattern of global consumption is uneven

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4
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Give an example of a continent with high energy consumption

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North America

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5
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Give an example of a continent with low energy consumption

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South America

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What is the definition of energy poverty?

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A lack of access to energy infrastructure and resources.

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How does energy poverty affect quality of life?

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Social wellbeing, Economic wellbeing.

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How does energy poverty affect social wellbeing? (four ways)

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Access to heating (being cold), being in the dark, cooking, refrigeration.
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How does energy poverty affect economic wellbeing? (four ways)

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Being able to work, being able to complete homework, lack of transport for work, industries not running.
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10
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Define social wellbeing.

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Being comfortable, being happy and healthy

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Define economic wellbeing.

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Having present and future financial security

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What is an energy mix made up of?

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An energy mix is made up of fossil fuels, nuclear energy and renewable energy.

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14
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Name three examples of fossil
fuels from the UK’s energy mix.

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Gas, coal, oil.

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Name five examples of primary
sources from the UK’s energy mix.

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Gas, coal, oil, nuclear and renewables.

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Why has the UK’s energy mix changed?

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The UK’s energy mix has changed with a decrease in fossil fuels and an increase in renewables.

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What is the definition of non-renewable energy?

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Non-renewable energy, is finite, is not sustainable and takes a long time to replenish.

18
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In 2018 what percentage of the global energy mix was non-
renewable?

19
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What are the four non-renewable
energy sources?

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Gas, coal, oil, nuclear.

20
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Which three non-renewable
energy sources are fossil fuels?

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Gas, coal, oil.

21
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Name three advantages of non-
renewable energy.

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Transport, Cheap, Employment.

22
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Name three disadvantages of non-renewable energy.

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Environmental disasters, Climate change, Running out.

23
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What is the definition of renewable
energy?

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Renewable energy, is infinite, is
sustainable and is easily replenish.

24
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From 2019 to 2020 what was the increase in electricity generated by renewable energy?

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What are the five renewable energy sources?
1) Wind, 2) Solar, 3) Geothermal, 4) Hydroelectric, 5) Biomass
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Name three advantages of renewable energy.
Will not run out, Save money, Lower reliance on specific energy sources.
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Name three disadvantages of renewable energy.
High upfront cost, They can look ugly in the natural landscape, They can be unreliable.
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What are two advantages for wind farm?
Unlimited energy. No greenhouse gases.
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What are two disadvantages for wind farm?
Damages wildlife. Ugly.
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Describe the location of Isle of Lewis.
An island off the coast of Scotland. It is North-West of Scotland. It is in the Atlantic Ocean.
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What is wind energy?
Turbines use energy from the wind to generate electricity, either on land or out at sea.
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Where are onshore and offshore wind farms built?
Onshore - land Offshore - Sea