Energy Security (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Energy security definition
Energy security definition
Reliable availability & access to energy resources
Primary energy sources
Primary energy sources
Natural raw form energy (e.g. wind, coal, oil, uranium)
Secondary energy sources
Secondary energy sources
Converted usable power (e.g. petrol, diesel, electricity)
Energy transition goal
Energy transition goal
Shift from fossil fuels to zero carbon emissions
Oil's % of total primary energy supply
Oil's % of total primary energy supply
30%
Natural gas % of global energy
Natural gas % of global energy
22%; fastest growing fossil fuel
Coal's % of world energy supply
Coal's % of world energy supply
24%; generates 37% of global electricity
Nuclear energy % of world's energy
Nuclear energy % of world's energy
6%
Fossil fuels % in 2011 vs 2020
Fossil fuels % in 2011 vs 2020
82% (2011) declined to 76% (2020)
Renewables % in 2011 vs 2020
Renewables % in 2011 vs 2020
11% (2011) increased to 16% (2020)