Year 11 - Geography
Distribution of oil reserves, factors affecting growth of oil consumption
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Unit Summary
This unit teaches pupils about different energy resources, their extraction and uses. Pupils learn about the different types of energy, the factors affecting extraction and the patterns and inequalites associated with production and consumption. Pupils also learn about energy futures.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how oil reserves and production are unevenly distributed and that oil consumption is increasing.
Key Notes
- The global demand for oil is increasing.
- Oil reserves and production are unevenly distributed.
- Oil consumption is growing due to rising per capita GDP and rapid industrialisation in emerging countries.
Vocabulary To Learn
- oil reserves: locations where oil is found in significant amounts
- industrialisation: the process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on manufacturing and industry
- emerging countries: nations with social or business activities in the process of rapid growth and industrialisation
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All countries consume oil at the same rate.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
The global demand for oil is increasing. Oil reserves and production are unevenly distributed.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'oil reserves'
locations where oil is found in significant amounts.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: All countries consume oil at the same rate. Correction: Oil consumption varies based on industrialisation, population size, and economic factors.
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- Developing unconventional oil/gas sources in sensitive or remote areas Study Guide
- Energy futures – contrasting views Study Guide
- Environmental impacts of energy extraction Study Guide
- Factors affecting access to energy resources Study Guide
- Global patterns of energy use and causes of variations Study Guide
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