Geography - Consuming Energy Resources Flashcards
1
Q
What factors affect oil production
A
Money, politic stability, development, global recession, conflicts
2
Q
Why is global consumption of oil increasing
A
Because the level of development of other countries are increasing so the demand of energy has increased and more oil is used
3
Q
Suggest reasons why oil consumption in North America and Europe decreased
A
- Because the oil consumption in other countries increased
- Declines in industry as counter-urbanisation occurs
4
Q
List the factors that affect global oil prices
A
- Conflict
- Diplomatic relations
- Recessions
- Economic booms
- Oil spills
- Increased production
5
Q
What are oil reserves
A
A store of oil in the ground that can be extracted
6
Q
What are the issues with drilling for oil in places like Ecuador
A
- Biodiversity loss
- Deforestation
- Loss of culture
- CO2 released into the atmosphere
- Reduced carbon capture
