Finite Resources Overview

Question 1

What issues are associated with finite resources?

Answer 1

• harmful gases released in production that enhance the greenhouse effect
• They will eventually run out
• Cost of extraction is increasing to them running put

Question 2

Define Fossil Fuel

Answer 2

A fuel derived from dead organic matter, that takes millions of years to form

Question 3

What % of global energy is derived from fossil fuels?

Answer 3

85%

Question 4

What are the issues we may face in the future?

Answer 4

• Not of enough energy for growing population and increasing development of LEDCs
• We need to transition into living without fossil fuels to fix environmental damage and ensure we do not reach energy shortages, as fossil fuels are going to run out whether we do this or not

Question 5

The top three countries for reserves of oil, coal and gas are….

Answer 5

USA
Russia
China