Energy Consumption Flashcards
What percentage of the Global energy supply is from non-renewable fossil fuels?
87%
Factors affecting energy supply
Economic development Climate Geology Public opinion Natural Hazards
NEEs will account for what percentage of the growth in demand for energy in what year?
More than 90% by 2035
Now, 10,000kg of oil accounts for
7 billion people
Now, 10,000kg of oil accounts for
7 billion people
In 2035, 9000kg of oil equates for
9 billion people
When the nation is less developed there is less industry so..
…a lower demand for energy
Energy conservation
To reduce the quantity of energy that is used for different purposes
Energy mix
A group of different primary energy sources from which secondary energy for direct use is produced
Energy security
The association between national security and the availability of natural resources for energy consumption
What percentage of the UKs known oil and gas reserves have been exhausted?
75%
By what percentage has oil production declined each year during the last decade??
6%
What fraction of the UKs gas reserves remain?
2/3
impact of energy security
Food production
Industry
Conflict
People
What fraction of Global energy is biomass??
1/10
