Energy Consumption Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is Energy?
The capacity to do work or produce change.
List four types of Renewable Energy
- Geo-Thermal energy
- Wind energy
- Solar energy
- Hydro electricity
List three types of Non-Renewable Energy
- Nuclear energy
- Fossil fuels (gas, oil, petroleum, etc)
- Coal
What are two advantages of Renewable Energy?
- Will always be available
- Doesn’t harm the environment
What are two disadvantages of Renewable Energy?
- Expensive
- Requires vast amount of land to setup plants/devices
What are two advantages of Non-renewable Energy?
- Cheap
- Reliability
What are two disadvantages of Non-renewable Energy?
- Harms the environment
- Will run out one day
What does the term “Fat Cats” refer to?
The top countries that consume energy and resources, highlighting inequality.
Which countries are considered ‘Fat Cats’?
- United States
- Canada
- Japan
- India
What is Canada’s rank in energy consumption per capita?
Top 10 energy consumers per capita
Match the Sector to Examples of Energy Use: Residential
Houses and dwellings
Match the Sector to Examples of Energy Use: Transportation
Movement of people and freight
Match the Sector to Examples of Energy Use: Commercial
Stores, shops, shopping malls
Match the Sector to Examples of Energy Use: Industrial
Factories and businesses
Why does Canada consume so much energy?
Due to residential, transportation, commercial, and industrial needs.
What is a major reason for high energy consumption in Canada?
Need for energy to build warm houses for cold winters.
What is the ecological impact of Coal?
Very polluting; 5% of Canada’s electricity in 2021, government phasing out by 2030.
What is the ecological impact of Natural Gas?
Cleanest-burning fossil fuel; important for electricity and heating, but high CO2 emissions.
What is Oil refined into?
Gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and plastics.
What percentage of Canada’s energy needs does Hydro provide?
~60%
What are two ecological impacts of Wind energy?
- Converts wind energy into electrical energy
- Noise pollution
What percentage of Canada’s electricity does Nuclear energy provide?
14% in 2021
What is a major concern regarding Nuclear energy?
Debate about safety vs. clean energy benefits.
