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A Level Geog: C,T,W+C,En > 3.4.1: The classification & distribution of energy resources > Flashcards

3.4.1: The classification & distribution of energy resources Flashcards

1
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Renewable energy

A

Energy from a source that isn’t depleted when used, infinite.

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Non-renewable energy

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Finite resources as their formation takes billions of years.

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Renewable energy resources

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tidal
hydroelectric
solar
wave
wind
geothermal
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Non-renewable energy resources

6

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coal
oil
gas
peat
unsustainable biofuel
(nuclear)
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Primary energy

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unconverted or original fuels

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Secondary energy

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not directly harnessed from nature

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Primary energy

examples 8

A 
oil
coal
biomass
sunlight
wind
water
natural gas
uranium
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Secondary energy

examples 6

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gasoline
liquid fuel oil
biofuels
electricity
heat
hydrogen
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9
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Percentage of global energy consumption from fossil fuels in 2012

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82%

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Most non-renewables are…

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combustable

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Two categories of renewable fuel

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critical and non-critical

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12
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Critical renewable resources

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Recyclable resources such as biomass which requires management to ensure its sustainable

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Non-critical renewable resources

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Everlasting resources such as tides, sunshine, wind or running water

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14
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Percentage of electricity consumption from renewables in 2016

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44%

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15
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Fossil fuel stocks distribution

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uneven distribution

reserves vs production

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16
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Most abundant and widely distributed fossil fuel in the world?

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coal

17
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Where is coal largely found?

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USA, Australia, China and India

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Natural gas

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largest reserves in Russia and the Middle East

relatively cheap and clean resource

19
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Largest oil producing company in the world

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USA

20
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Mini casestudy: use of biomass

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Vaxjo, Sweden

21
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Vaxjo, Sweden

Biomass casestudy description

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city of 100,000 residents
aiming to become carbon-neutral by 2050
exploring alternative fuel technologies - ethanol and biodiesel

22
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How is Vaxjo, Sweden

planning to become carbon neutral

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urban planning, helping the city stay green
retaining its natural setting, forest
promotes cycling and walking
biomass and biofuels from (forestry remnants) wood chips, sawdust, bark and peat as major energy forms
green buildings

23
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Green buildings/passive buildings

Vaxjo, Sweden

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Smart meters, energy efficiency training for builders, ventilation efficiency standards

24
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Examples of energy and politics cross

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2015, Russia halts gas supplies to Ukraine after talks breakdown, price wars

25
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North sea oil and gas predictions

A

oil and gas to run out in ten years from 2017 =2027

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