Topic 9 - Consuming Energy Resources Flashcards
Define non-renewable [1]
Finite resources which will eventually run out [1]
Define renewable [1]
Resources which can be reused and will not run out [1]
Define recyclable [1]
Give 2 examples of recyclable energy sources [1]
Resources which can be reused, lasting into the future [1]
Biofuels [1]
Nuclear energy [1]
State 3 factors affecting the distribution of energy resources [3]
Relief and climate [1]
Development [1]
Geology [1]
Explain how relief can affect a countries’ access to energy [2]
A high relief can block high winds [1]
therefore wind turbine would not be able to produce electricity [1]
Give 2 factors which cause variation in energy use [3]
Economic development [1]
Economic sectors [1]
Explain how economic development affects energy usage [3]
A developing/emerging economy requires more energy to power industry [1] therefore consumption rates grow, [1] therefore allowing rapid growth in the country [1]
Describe a local, regional and global effect that fossil fuels has on the environment [3]
Local - Deforestation/damage to habitats [1]
Regional - Air pollution, decreasing quality of air [1]
Global - Climate change [1]
Explain why oil consumption is growing [2]
Countries are starting to increase development [1] therefore more oil is needed to fuel the economy and other areas. [1]
Explain 3 factors which can affect supply and prices of oil [6]
Conflicts can reduce oil production due to failure to reach production targets. [1] Therefore, prices will rise due to lack of oil [1]
Rising energy demands can put pressure on oil producers [1], therefore affecting the price and quantity of oil produced [1]
Discovery of new sources can reduce demand globally, [1] therefore reducing oil prices [1]
Give 1 example which represents the geopoliticals of oil [1]
East Siberia-Pacific Ocean Pipeline [1]
Describe the process of fracking [3]
Drill down into shale rock deposits [1]
Inject water/chemicals into the rock at high pressure [1]
This frees shale gas and is collected [1]
Explain 2 negative impacts of fracking on the environment [4]
Chemicals pumped in the rocks can contaminate water supplies [1], therefore causing spread of illnesses [1]
Deforestation occurs to create space for fracking [1] therefore destroying natural habitats [1]
