The document discusses the future supply of global energy. It predicts that global energy needs will surge 53% over the next 25 years due to increasing demand from population growth, economic development, and more energy-intensive lifestyles. This will put pressure on finite energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas. More efficient energy use and investment in renewable sources will be needed to meet rising demand in a sustainable way.
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The future supply of global energy
1. The future supply of global energyLO: To know the different types of finate and infinite energy sources.To understand why the global demand for energy is increasing rapidly.
2. Draw a table: write in which ones are finite and which are infinateCoalNuclearOilSolar powerElectricityNatural gasTidalWind
3. Future needsIt predicted that global energy needs will surge by 53 per cent over the next 25 years.Why might this be?What effects will this have?How can we be more energy efficient?Watch the video;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG3HNQiEaTM
4. Complete this flow diagram in books to show sequence of events that lead to increased energy supply globallyMEDC advance in technology leads to a variety of goods available to buy which consume energy. Eg Games consoles, mobile phones and laptopsMore people means a bigger demand for consumer products in MEDCsMEDC lifestyles such as divorce, travelling, owning separate cars pushes up energy demand.Wealth leads to increased demand for consumer products such as TVs, cars and domestic appliencesIncrease in wealth in NICs countries such as India and China
6. Who are the top 5 producers and consumers of oil?Write these in your book under a suitable title
7. extentionUsing page 223, understanding Geography, answer this questions in your books:What are the impacts (Economical, Social Environmental) from increased energy use (fossile fuels) globally?
8. True or falseCanada and USA residents use 2x more energy per person than those in Europe?