Lesson 3

Question 1

What are the main sectors where energy is used?

Answer 1

Residential/commercial, Industry, Electricity generation, Transportation

Question 2

Which country uses HEP as highest energy source as a percentage?

Answer 2

Brazil

Question 3

Which country uses nuclear energy as highest energy source as a percentage?

Answer 3

France

Question 4

Why do LICs use a large amount of biomass in their energy mix?

Answer 4

Because wood can often be used as firewood because it is very cheap and accessible

Question 5

Why may relying on fossil fuels for energy be an issue for a country?

Answer 5

Because if resource peak for fossil fuels is reached prices will increase causing economical issues in the country such as inflation. Fossil fuels are non-renewable and contribute to climate change.

Question 6

What factors could affect the energy mix of a country?

Answer 6

Tectonic setting, climate, technological and economic development, geopolitics, global energy market