Unit 8: Trends in Energy Consumption Flashcards
1
Q
Do developed or developing countries use more energy resources?
A
Developed
2
Q
Most widely used source of energy globally
A
Fossil fuels/oil
3
Q
As the world becomes more industrialized, what is the trend in energy demand?
A
It increases.
4
Q
Influences of which energy source people use and how they used them.
A
Availability, price, and governmental regulations.
5
Q
Commercial energy sources
A
Bought and sold. For example, coal, oil, natural gas.
6
Q
Subsistence energy sources
A
Gathered by individuals for their needs. For example, straw, sticks, dung.
7
Q
The 3 resources that supply the majority of the energy used in the US (in order of importance)
A
Oil, natural gas, coal.
