Resource Peak (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Who first proposed the theory of peak oil in 1956?
Who first proposed the theory of peak oil in 1956?
M.K. Hubbert
What shape does the Hubbert curve follow when graphed over time?
What shape does the Hubbert curve follow when graphed over time?
Bell-shaped curve
At the peak of the Hubbert curve, what proportion of total oil reserve has been produced?
At the peak of the Hubbert curve, what proportion of total oil reserve has been produced?
Half of the total reserve
What is the key difference between peak oil and depletion?
What is the key difference between peak oil and depletion?
Peak = max production; depletion = falling
How many key factors influence resource peaks as moving targets?
How many key factors influence resource peaks as moving targets?
Four factors
What was the US oil production peak in 1970 (lower 48 states)?
What was the US oil production peak in 1970 (lower 48 states)?
9.64 million barrels per day
What technology enabled the US oil production rebound since 2008?
What technology enabled the US oil production rebound since 2008?
Hydraulic fracturing (fracking)
What new peak did US oil production reach by 2020?
What new peak did US oil production reach by 2020?
12.8 million barrels per day
What is the focus of demand side management?
What is the focus of demand side management?
Reducing consumption of resources
What percentage of the global energy mix do renewables currently contribute?
What percentage of the global energy mix do renewables currently contribute?
Around 18%