Increasing Energy Supply (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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What percentage of the UK's energy is currently supplied by wind power?
What percentage of the UK's energy is currently supplied by wind power?
10%
What component converts sunlight into energy in solar power systems?
What component converts sunlight into energy in solar power systems?
Photovoltaic cells
What type of area is required for geothermal energy to work?
What type of area is required for geothermal energy to work?
Tectonically active areas
In which year did Portugal build the first wave farm?
In which year did Portugal build the first wave farm?
2008
What percentage of the world's renewables does hydro energy currently supply?
What percentage of the world's renewables does hydro energy currently supply?
85%
Why can't tidal energy provide power all day?
Why can't tidal energy provide power all day?
Tides occur only a few times per day
How do wave energy systems generate electricity?
How do wave energy systems generate electricity?
Waves force air into a chamber turning a turbine
What social impact do power cuts have on people?
What social impact do power cuts have on people?
Reduce quality of life
How does growing crops for biofuels affect food supply?
How does growing crops for biofuels affect food supply?
Uses land needed for food, straining supply
Why do people in LICs spend time collecting firewood?
Why do people in LICs spend time collecting firewood?
Lack of other fuels
How does energy insecurity affect food production costs?
How does energy insecurity affect food production costs?
Agriculture needs large energy, raising costs
Which environmentally sensitive areas are exploited as fossil fuel reserves are used up?
Which environmentally sensitive areas are exploited as fossil fuel reserves are used up?
Arctic and Alaska
Which countries had conflict over oil supplies as an example of energy insecurity?
Which countries had conflict over oil supplies as an example of energy insecurity?
Russia and Ukraine