Environmental Impact (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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Which of these is classified as a non-renewable resource?
Which of these is classified as a non-renewable resource?
Peat
What percentage of Ireland's gas needs does the Corrib Gas Field supply?
What percentage of Ireland's gas needs does the Corrib Gas Field supply?
60%
What percentage of Ireland's electricity demand is supplied by wind energy?
What percentage of Ireland's electricity demand is supplied by wind energy?
Over 40%
How much electricity does the Arklow Bank Wind Park produce?
How much electricity does the Arklow Bank Wind Park produce?
25MW
By 2030, what percentage of Ireland's electricity is planned to come from renewables?
By 2030, what percentage of Ireland's electricity is planned to come from renewables?
80%
Why is peat harvesting being phased out in Ireland?
Why is peat harvesting being phased out in Ireland?
Environmental concerns & high CO₂ emissions
What percentage of global energy production comes from fossil fuels?
What percentage of global energy production comes from fossil fuels?
Over 80%
Which greenhouse gases do fossil fuels emit that contribute to climate change?
Which greenhouse gases do fossil fuels emit that contribute to climate change?
CO₂ and methane
How does acid rain form?
How does acid rain form?
SO₂ & NOₓ mix with water vapour
Which European forest was damaged by acid rain in the 1980s?
Which European forest was damaged by acid rain in the 1980s?
Black Forest in Germany
When was London's Clean Air Act established?
When was London's Clean Air Act established?
1956
What percentage of Norway's electricity comes from hydropower?
What percentage of Norway's electricity comes from hydropower?
96%
What percentage of France's electricity is generated from nuclear energy?
What percentage of France's electricity is generated from nuclear energy?
70%