Opportunities created by exploitation of energy resources

Question 1

opportunities created by exploitation of oil

Answer 1

• Greenland, oil on south west coast, help wean off dependence on fishing, tourism and handouts from Danish government=independence
• high oil prices in countries e.g. United Arab Emirates (UAE) have made them so wealthy they are investing in shipping lines and port infrastructure and a football club (Manchester city). allowed Dubai to diversify tourism as their highest source of income.
• countries have become more developed=enable them to bid and successfully win sporting events e.g. 2022 world cup in Qatar
• Ghana= modernizing agriculture, investing in technology and infrastructure and diversifying the economy

Question 2

opportunities created by exploitation of nuclear

Answer 2

-become less reliant on overseas input e.g. China

Question 3

opportunities created by renewable energy

Answer 3

• meet needs of people who are off grid

- India, 7,000 solar power pumps for irrigation