Hydroelectricity Flashcards
1
Q
smallest consumption from
A
Africa and Middle East
2
Q
largest consumer
A
Europe and Eurasia
3
Q
approximately how much of worlds energy consumption is renewable? %
A
10%
4
Q
80% of worlds energy consumption is
A
semi-renewable/combustible (mainly fuelwood for heating/cooking in ledc’s)
5
Q
of remaining 20%, how much is provided by HEP?
A
17%
6
Q
physical factors affecting production
A
- precipitation levels
- large rivers
- steep sided valleys
- climate
7
Q
political factors affecting production
A
- political instability
- civil wars
- flow through other countries
8
Q
economic factors affecting production
A
-money for infrastructure
