T7 (Climatic Change / Energy) Definitions

Question 1

Energy Security

Answer 1

The uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price (a country’s ability to secure all its energy needs)

Question 2

Climate

Answer 2

The ‘average’ weather over the long term (e.g. years) often at a regional level

Question 3

Weather

Answer 3

The conditions over a short time scale (e.g. day to day) at a local level

Question 4

Tipping Point

Answer 4

A level of change in system properties beyond which a system reorganizes, often abruptly, and does not return to the initial state even if the drivers of the change are abated. The tipping point event may be irreversible

Question 5

Mitigation

Answer 5

A human intervention to reduce the sources or enhance the sinks of greenhouse gases (GHGs)

Question 6

Adaptation

Answer 6

The process of adjustment to actual or expected climate and its effects

Question 7

Energy Insecurity

Answer 7

A lack of security over energy sources