The Challenge of Resource Management (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Quizzes
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What has happened to UK energy consumption despite increasing electricity demand?
What has happened to UK energy consumption despite increasing electricity demand?
It has fallen
By what percentage has energy use been reduced in industry?
By what percentage has energy use been reduced in industry?
60%
What percentage of UK's energy did oil and gas provide in the 1970s?
What percentage of UK's energy did oil and gas provide in the 1970s?
91%
What percentage of energy did North Sea gas supply by 1980?
What percentage of energy did North Sea gas supply by 1980?
22%
By what year will ALL coal power stations in the UK close?
By what year 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%
When did North Sea oil and gas production begin to decline?
When did North Sea oil and gas production begin to decline?
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 yet?
Why can't renewable energy completely replace fossil fuels yet?
Not reliable enough
What is a disadvantage of wind farms?
What is a disadvantage of wind farms?
Noisy & unsightly
What is injected at high pressure during fracking to release gas?
What is injected at high pressure during fracking to release gas?
Water
Which greenhouse gas is released during fracking?
Which greenhouse gas is released during fracking?
Methane