The Challenge of Resource Management: Energy (AQA GCSE Geography): Flashcards
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Energy security
Energy security
Reliable, uninterrupted, affordable energy supply
Energy insecurity
Energy insecurity
Unreliable or irregular energy supply
Energy gap
Energy gap
Difference between energy produced and energy required
Energy surplus
Energy surplus
More than enough energy; some can be sold
Energy deficit
Energy deficit
Not enough energy; relies on imported energy
Why wealthy countries consume lots of energy
Why wealthy countries consume lots of energy
Can afford it, have electricity/heating, use energy-intensive devices
Why less developed countries consume less energy
Why less developed countries consume less energy
Poorer lifestyles rely less on electricity, less affordable
World population in 2020
World population in 2020
Just over 7.5 billion
Predicted world population by 2040
Predicted world population by 2040
Over 9 billion
How economic development increases energy demand
How economic development increases energy demand
More wealth in poorer countries, more devices (TVs, cars, fridges)
How tech advances increase energy demand
How tech advances increase energy demand
New devices needing energy (iPads, laptops), growing popularity
Iran & Saudi Arabia's large energy reserves
Iran & Saudi Arabia's large energy reserves
Oil
China & Australia's large energy reserves
China & Australia's large energy reserves
Coal
Russia's large energy reserves
Russia's large energy reserves
Gas
Countries producing little energy & why
Countries producing little energy & why
Sudan (politically unstable), Ireland (few resources)