South Africa's Changing Energy Needs (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What are the three main factors that drive South Africa's energy demand?
What are the three main factors that drive South Africa's energy demand?
Population, economy, government policies
What age range defines the potentially economically active population?
What age range defines the potentially economically active population?
18 to 65 years old
What percentage of South Africa's population had electricity access before 1990?
What percentage of South Africa's population had electricity access before 1990?
About 30%
By 2011, what percentage of South Africa's population had electricity access?
By 2011, what percentage of South Africa's population had electricity access?
Approximately 80%
What does electrification refer to?
What does electrification refer to?
Extending electricity connections
How many jobs does coal power create per gigawatt-hour (GWh) of electricity?
How many jobs does coal power create per gigawatt-hour (GWh) of electricity?
0.7 jobs
How many jobs do solar panels create per gigawatt-hour (GWh) of electricity?
How many jobs do solar panels create per gigawatt-hour (GWh) of electricity?
62 jobs
Which energy source creates the most jobs per unit of electricity generated?
Which energy source creates the most jobs per unit of electricity generated?
Solar panels
If 1,000 GWh is generated by coal, how many jobs are created?
If 1,000 GWh is generated by coal, how many jobs are created?
700 jobs
What follows 'electricity access' in the economic development cycle?
What follows 'electricity access' in the economic development cycle?
Local business growth