USA v France casestudy Flashcards
1
Q
USA mix
A
3/4 of energy comes from fossil fuels
2
Q
France mix
A
1/2 of its energy coming from fossil fuels.
40% coming from nuclear energy.
3
Q
Who is more secure?
FRANCE v USA
A
France is much less well placed than the USA, if only because nearly half of its primary energy is imported. The USA is much more self-sufficient.
4
Q
Who is a bigger consumer?
FRANCE V USA
A
Energy consumption in France is only one-tenth that of the USA.
The difference is largely explained by differences in population - 320 million in the USA compared with 6t million in France.
5
Q
Explain the differences in energy consumption between countries (6 marks)
A
1. Population size diff France 1/10 of USA consumption France 65 million ppl USA 320 million ppl France has less demand meaning less consumption
- Climate diff
USA extra weather e.g. east coast heavy blizzards shutting down urban areas.
WMT more heating required compared to France whose climate is less extreme WMT less demand for energy
