P3 Energy Resources & P3.1 Energy Demands Flashcards
Which are the main energy resources in global terms?
Coal, Gas and Oil that are fossil fuels and we use them in thermal powerplants. Which turns into heat -> water
-> turbine -> motor.
Which % of energy resources is from Non - Renewable resources in the UK?
Approximately 85%
Why we can expect the amount of energy required will increase globally in the next years?
Because more countries are increasing there development and they have more items in their houses. another reason would be the global increase of the population.
Which countries do require a bigger amount of energy nowadays: underdeveloped, less developed or more developed countries?
Less developed countries because they have more population but still lose more than more developed countries. For example Nigeria, Brazil or Pakistan also India.