Production and development (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What is the key difference between renewable and non-renewable energy resources?
What is the key difference between renewable and non-renewable energy resources?
Renewable resources can be replenished
How long did non-renewable energy resources like fossil fuels take to form?
How long did non-renewable energy resources like fossil fuels take to form?
Millions of years
At current consumption rates, how long will global coal reserves last?
At current consumption rates, how long will global coal reserves last?
200 years or more
What type of energy supply does coal provide?
What type of energy supply does coal provide?
Reliable and consistent supply
What environmental problem does burning coal cause?
What environmental problem does burning coal cause?
Greenhouse gas emissions
What is a major safety concern with coal as an energy resource?
What is a major safety concern with coal as an energy resource?
Dangerous mining operations
What is a key environmental advantage of wind energy?
What is a key environmental advantage of wind energy?
Produces no atmospheric pollution
How does wind power compare in price to other renewable energy options?
How does wind power compare in price to other renewable energy options?
Lowest-priced option in many regions
Why is wind energy described as an intermittent energy source?
Why is wind energy described as an intermittent energy source?
It only works with sufficient wind
What is a disadvantage of initial wind energy development?
What is a disadvantage of initial wind energy development?
Relatively high costs
What happened to global coal consumption between 1980 and 1990?
What happened to global coal consumption between 1980 and 1990?
It remained relatively stable
Which region experienced rapid increases in coal consumption from 1990 onwards?
Which region experienced rapid increases in coal consumption from 1990 onwards?
Asia, particularly China