Global Demand for Energy (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards
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Define: Energy security
Define: Energy security
Reliable, uninterrupted, affordable energy supply
Define: Energy insecurity
Define: Energy insecurity
Unreliable or irregular energy supply
Define: Energy gap
Define: Energy gap
Difference between energy produced & energy required
Define: Energy surplus
Define: Energy surplus
More than enough energy; some can be sold
Define: Energy deficit
Define: Energy deficit
Not enough energy; relies on imported energy
Energy consumption in wealthy countries
Energy consumption in wealthy countries
High; use energy intensive devices like computers/TVs
Energy consumption in less developed countries
Energy consumption in less developed countries
Low; lifestyles rely less on electricity, can't afford it
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 → more devices (TVs, cars, fridges)
How tech advances increase energy demand
How tech advances increase energy demand
New devices (iPads, laptops) need energy; popularity grows
Examples: Countries with large oil reserves
Examples: Countries with large oil reserves
Iran & Saudi Arabia
Examples: Countries with large coal reserves
Examples: Countries with large coal reserves
China, Australia
Example: Country with large gas reserves
Example: Country with large gas reserves
Russia
Why some countries produce little energy
Why some countries produce little energy
Few reserves or too poor/unstable to exploit them