Reliance on fossil fuels to drive economic development (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Which region is identified as the main area of mismatch between fossil fuel supply & demand?
Which region is identified as the main area of mismatch between fossil fuel supply & demand?
Asia
Where are the main oil reserves located?
Where are the main oil reserves located?
Middle East, Russia, Kazakhstan
Which country overtook Saudi Arabia as the world's largest oil producer?
Which country overtook Saudi Arabia as the world's largest oil producer?
USA
Which countries have the greatest natural gas reserves?
Which countries have the greatest natural gas reserves?
Iran, Russia, Qatar, Turkmenistan
By what percentage did global coal production fall?
By what percentage did global coal production fall?
2%
How many tankers were attacked by pirates in 2017?
How many tankers were attacked by pirates in 2017?
42
What percentage of global oil consumption is traded between countries?
What percentage of global oil consumption is traded between countries?
61%
What is a major environmental cost of tar sands extraction?
What is a major environmental cost of tar sands extraction?
Severe damage: land scarring & pollution
What technique is used to extract shale gas?
What technique is used to extract shale gas?
Fracking with water & chemicals
What is a major disadvantage of deep water oil extraction?
What is a major disadvantage of deep water oil extraction?
High expense in remote locations