Energy in the UK (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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What has happened to UK energy consumption despite increasing demand for electricity?
What has happened to UK energy consumption despite increasing demand for electricity?
It has fallen
By what percentage has energy use in industry been reduced?
By what percentage has energy use in industry been reduced?
60%
By what percentage has domestic energy use been reduced?
By what percentage has domestic energy use been reduced?
12%
What percentage of the UK's energy did oil and gas provide in the 1970s?
What percentage of the UK's energy did oil and gas provide in the 1970s?
91%
By 1980, what percentage of energy was supplied by North Sea gas reserves?
By 1980, what percentage of energy was supplied by North Sea gas reserves?
22%
When will all coal power stations in the UK close?
When will all coal power stations in the UK close?
2025
What percentage of UK's energy was supplied by renewables in 2020?
What percentage of UK's energy was supplied by renewables in 2020?
25%
Since when has North Sea oil and gas production declined?
Since when has North Sea oil and gas production declined?
2000
When did the UK shut down its last coal mine?
When did the UK shut down its last coal mine?
2015
Why can't renewable energy completely replace fossil fuels currently?
Why can't renewable energy completely replace fossil fuels currently?
Not reliable enough
What are two main challenges with wind farms?
What are two main challenges with wind farms?
Noisy and unsightly
What greenhouse gas is released during fracking?
What greenhouse gas is released during fracking?
Methane