Why

Question 1

why do rich countries use more energy?

Answer 1

• more disposable income
• cold temperatures=heating
• more cars/transport links
• easier access due to infrastructure
• high levels of domestic use e.g. home, school, cooking
• industry demands energy

Question 2

why do poor countries not use a lot of energy?

Answer 2

• manual jobs/farming don’t involve energy
• technology doesn’t involve energy
• poverty hinders growth
• people depend on goods produced locally
• animals for transport