How will we produce and use energy differently in the future?

In this lesson we will be learning about energy security and the need to shift to renewable, sustainable forms of energy. We will learn about energy security strategies and innovative approaches to energy production.

How will we produce and use energy differently in the future?

In this lesson we will be learning about energy security and the need to shift to renewable, sustainable forms of energy. We will learn about energy security strategies and innovative approaches to energy production.

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Key learning points

  1. Energy security and the need to shift to renewable, sustainable forms of energy.
  2. Energy security strategies and innovative approaches to energy production.

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17 Questions

Q1.
Energy security is when a country provides affordable energy to its poorest citizens.
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
Countries need to keep transitioning to renewable energy sources.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
The UK imports energy from other countries.
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Tick three disadvantages of fossil fuels.
As technology improves, more reserves can be accessed.
Correct answer: Carbon dioxide is produced when burning fossil fuels, which contributes to the greenhouse effect and global warming.
Locating where fossil fuels are is quite easy.
Oil and gas can be transported safely through pipelines.
Correct answer: Oil spills can cause environmental damage.
Correct answer: Supplies are running out and new sources are harder to get to; oil and gas are both predicted to run out within 100 years.
Q5.
In terms of energy security, what does self-sufficiency mean?
Develop new technologies so that you establish energy security in your country.
Import your energy from many different sources, in case one fails.
Correct answer: Use your own natural resources to generate all your own energy.
Using less energy means you have to generate less of it.
Work with another country or countries to share your resources.
Q6.
In terms of energy security, what does teamwork mean?
Develop new technologies so that you establish energy security in your country.
Import your energy from many different sources, in case one fails.
Use your own natural resources to generate all your own energy.
Using less energy means you have to generate less of it.
Correct answer: Work with another country or countries to share your resources.
Q7.
In terms of energy security, what does diversity mean?
Develop new technologies so that you establish energy security in your country.
Correct answer: Import your energy from many different sources, in case one fails.
Use your own natural resources to generate all your own energy.
Using less energy means you have to generate less of it.
Work with another country or countries to share your resources.
Q8.
In terms of energy security, what does use less mean?
Develop new technologies so that you establish energy security in your country.
Import your energy from many different sources, in case one fails.
Use your own natural resources to generate all your own energy.
Correct answer: Using less energy means you have to generate less of it.
Work with another country or countries to share your resources.
Q9.
In terms of energy security, what does technology mean?
Correct answer: Develop new technologies so that you establish energy security in your country.
Import your energy from many different sources, in case one fails.
Use your own natural resources to generate all your own energy.
Using less energy means you have to generate less of it.
Work with another country or countries to share your resources.
Q10.
What are fossil fuels?
Correct answer: Coal, oil and gas are examples of these. They formed millions of years ago.
Energy sources that will not run out.
Energy sources that will run out.
Q11.
What is non-renewable energy?
Coal, oil and gas are examples of these. They formed millions of years ago.
Energy sources that will not run out.
Correct answer: Energy sources that will run out.
Q12.
What is renewable energy?
Coal, oil and gas are examples of these. They formed millions of years ago.
Correct answer: Energy sources that will not run out.
Energy sources that will run out.
Q13.
What is solar energy?
Energy is generated by burning living or once-living organisms to create heat and converting it to electricity.
Energy is generated by converting the energy from flowing water into electricity.
Correct answer: Energy is generated by the sun’s light.
Energy is generated by wind that turns a turbine to generate electricity.
Heat created within the sub-surface of the earth. The heat can be turned into steam to make electricity.
Q14.
What is wind energy?
Energy is generated by burning living or once-living organisms to create heat and converting it to electricity.
Energy is generated by converting the energy from flowing water into electricity.
Energy is generated by the sun’s light.
Correct answer: Energy is generated by wind that turns a turbine to generate electricity.
Heat created within the sub-surface of the earth. The heat can be turned into steam to make electricity.
Q15.
What is biomass energy?
Correct answer: Energy is generated by burning living or once-living organisms to create heat and converting it to electricity.
Energy is generated by converting the energy from flowing water into electricity.
Energy is generated by the sun’s light.
Energy is generated by wind that turns a turbine to generate electricity.
Heat created within the sub-surface of the earth. The heat can be turned into steam to make electricity.
Q16.
What is geothermal energy?
Energy is generated by burning living or once-living organisms to create heat and converting it to electricity.
Energy is generated by converting the energy from flowing water into electricity.
Energy is generated by the sun’s light.
Energy is generated by wind that turns a turbine to generate electricity.
Correct answer: Heat created within the sub-surface of the earth. The heat can be turned into steam to make electricity.
Q17.
What is hydropower?
Energy is generated by burning living or once-living organisms to create heat and converting it to electricity.
Correct answer: Energy is generated by converting the energy from flowing water into electricity.
Energy is generated by the sun’s light.
Energy is generated by wind that turns a turbine to generate electricity.
Heat created within the sub-surface of the earth. The heat can be turned into steam to make electricity.

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UnitGeography / Energy and Sustainability

Geography