Year 11 - Geography
Strategies to increase energy supply
Global patterns of energy resources
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Unit Summary
This unit, comprising of three variants, teaches pupils about global inequalities in food, water and energy production and consumption. Pupils learn about resource security and about sustainable futures.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to assess strategies used to increase energy supply and use an example to support your answer.
Key Notes
- Different strategies can be used to increase energy supply.
- Strategies to increase energy supply include developing renewable and non-renewable sources of energy.
- The USA is developing new sources of oil and gas in Alaska, which has advantages and disadvantages.
Vocabulary To Learn
- biomass: organic matter, from plants or animals, used as a fuel source to produce energy. A biofuel is biomass converted into a liquid or gas fuel which can be used in place of oil and natural gas
- hydro: the process of using moving water to generate electricity: also known as hydroelectric power (HEP)
- carbon emissions: the release of carbon into the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming
- viable: able to generate enough money to cover its costs and remain profitable
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Biomass is not a renewable source of energy because carbon dioxide is released when it is burned.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
Different strategies can be used to increase energy supply. Strategies to increase energy supply include developing renewable and non-renewable sources of energy.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'biomass'
organic matter, from plants or animals, used as a fuel source to produce energy. A biofuel is biomass converted into a liquid or gas fuel which can be used in place of oil and natural gas.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: Biomass is not a renewable source of energy because carbon dioxide is released when it is burned. Correction: Renewable energy comes from sources that don't run out or are quickly renewed. Because plants are quickly replaced, biomass is a renewable energy source. Also, biomass is carbon neutral as CO2 released is the same CO2 absorbed during plant growth.
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