Primary and Secondary Sources (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Define primary energy sources
Define primary energy sources
Energy forms found naturally in their original state
Define secondary energy sources
Define secondary energy sources
Energy converted from primary sources into usable power
Most common secondary energy form
Most common secondary energy form
Electricity
Fossil fuels % of global TPES in 2020
Fossil fuels % of global TPES in 2020
76%
Nuclear energy % of world energy supply
Nuclear energy % of world energy supply
6%
Renewables % of global TPES
Renewables % of global TPES
16%
Oil's % of global energy supply
Oil's % of global energy supply
30%
Fastest-growing fossil fuel source
Fastest-growing fossil fuel source
Natural gas
Biomass % of total primary energy supply
Biomass % of total primary energy supply
10%
Geothermal temp increase per 30m depth
Geothermal temp increase per 30m depth
1°C