Case Study → Renewable & Recyclable Energy - Changing UK Energy Mix (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What % of UK's primary energy comes from oil & natural gas combined?
What % of UK's primary energy comes from oil & natural gas combined?
Approx 80%
What is most of the UK's petroleum used for?
What is most of the UK's petroleum used for?
Transport
What is most of the UK's natural gas used for?
What is most of the UK's natural gas used for?
Generating electricity
How is the contribution by renewables described in the UK energy mix?
How is the contribution by renewables described in the UK energy mix?
Disappointingly small
How does UK energy consumption today compare to 1970 levels?
How does UK energy consumption today compare to 1970 levels?
Less energy consumed
By how much has the UK population increased since 1970?
By how much has the UK population increased since 1970?
6.5 million
By what % have UK households reduced their energy use?
By what % have UK households reduced their energy use?
12% less
By what % has UK industry reduced its energy use?
By what % has UK industry reduced its energy use?
60% less
What sector has offset energy savings from households & industry?
What sector has offset energy savings from households & industry?
Transport
What shift has occurred regarding coal in the UK energy mix?
What shift has occurred regarding coal in the UK energy mix?
Complete shift away from direct use