Energy source management Flashcards
(16 cards)
Abiotic Components
Non-living environmental factors that have influence over the ecosystem
Air pollution
The level of toxic gases and particulates in the air
Biodiversity
The variety of species of plants and animals within a region
Biofuels
Fuels produced from organic material such as crops, vegetation and biomass
Biotic components
Living organisms that interact with the environment and other organisms within an ecosystem
Climate Change
A distinct change in global or regional patterns of climate, such as changes in temperature or precipitation patterns
Decommission
The process of closing and safely disposing waste from a power station. This can cost millions of pounds and take over a year to complete
Deforestation
The permanent removal of trees
Degradation
The act or process of damaging or ruining the environment
Energy Deficit
A country that generates less energy than its population needs
Energy Mix
The composition of a country’s energy sources
Energy security
When a country has ownership and control over their energy source, production and transportation
Energy surplus
A country that generates more energy than its population needs
Food chain
a linear relationship showing the biotic interactions within an ecosystem, from a producer to a final consumer
Forestry
The management of woodland and forests
Fossil Fuels
