UK and global energy mix (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What does 'energy mix' refer to?
What does 'energy mix' refer to?
Combination of energy sources used
What % of UK energy came from coal & petroleum in the 1970s?
What % of UK energy came from coal & petroleum in the 1970s?
91%
By 2020, which energy source had become dominant in the UK?
By 2020, which energy source had become dominant in the UK?
Natural gas
What is the UK's renewable energy target for 2030?
What is the UK's renewable energy target for 2030?
95% renewable generation
Which country uses geothermal energy due to volcanic activity?
Which country uses geothermal energy due to volcanic activity?
Iceland
Why can more developed countries invest in cleaner energy alternatives?
Why can more developed countries invest in cleaner energy alternatives?
They possess the financial resources
Which energy sources can the UK harness due to its coastal location?
Which energy sources can the UK harness due to its coastal location?
Wind and tidal
Which countries' rapid population growth has increased global energy demands?
Which countries' rapid population growth has increased global energy demands?
China and Brazil
How does rising affluence affect energy consumption?
How does rising affluence affect energy consumption?
Higher incomes enable purchase of goods
What is the dual nature of technology's relationship with energy?
What is the dual nature of technology's relationship with energy?
Increases demand and provides solutions
What are energy transitions?
What are energy transitions?
When countries shift dominant sources
Why do less developed countries often rely on imported oil?
Why do less developed countries often rely on imported oil?
Economic constraints limit options