Pre-release booklet

Question 1

accessibility

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the ease with which people and businesses can be obtained energy resources

Question 2

acceptability

Answer 2

How energy source is considered environmentally and socially sustainable

Question 3

affordability

Answer 3

the economic feasibility of energy supply for consumers and industries

Question 4

economic development

Answer 4

the improvement of economic well-being and quality of life through industrial growth, job creation, and infrastructure development

Question 5

electricity capacity

Answer 5

the maximum amount of electricity a power station or national grid can generate at any given time

Question 6

energy

Answer 6

the power made from physical or chemical resources, used to provide light, heat, and the ability to operate machines

Question 7

energy consumption

Answer 7

the amount of energy used by individuals, businesses and industries within a country

Question 8

energy exports

Answer 8

energy resources sold to other countries

Question 9

energy imports

Answer 9

energy resources purchased from other countries to supplement domestic supply

Question 10

energy mix

Answer 10

the combination of different energy sources used to meet a country’s energy needs

Question 11

energy sercurity

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having a uninterrupted and affordable energy supply which is able to sustain people’s lives and daily activities

Question 12

fossil fuels

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natural fuels formed from the remains of ancient organisms, including coal, oil, and natural gas

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living standards

Answer 13

the level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to individuals or societies

Question 14

physical environment

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natural conditions, such as climate and geology, that affect energy production

Question 15

political factors

Answer 15

government policies, international relations, and regulations that influence energy supply and security

Question 16

renewable energy

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energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power

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bioenergy

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energy produced form organic materials, such as wood or food waste

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climate change

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long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns, often linked to human activities such as burning fossil fuels

Question 19

ecosystem

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a community of living organisms interacting with their environment

Question 20

environmental impacts

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the effects of energy production on the natural environment, including habitat destruction and pollution

Question 21

geothermal energy

Answer 21

energy from heat inside the earth

Question 22

heat pumps

Answer 22

devices that extract hear from the air, ground, or water to provide heating or cooling for buildings

Question 23

hydroelectric power

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energy created by the movement of water, usually in dams

Question 24

hydrogen fuel cells

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devices that generate electricity using hydrogen as a fuel source

Question 25

large-scale renewable projects

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major infrastructure developments, such as wind farms or tidal barrages, designed to generate significant amounts of renewable energy

Question 26

Morecambe bay

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a coastal area in northwest England that is proposed for a tidal energy project

Question 27

nature reserve

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a protected area of land or water where wildlife and natural habitats are preserved

Question 28

recycling

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the process of converting waste materials into new products to reduce resources consumption and environmental impact

Question 29

renewable components

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materials used in renewable energy technology that can be reused or recycled

Question 30

renewable energy

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energy from sources that do not deplete, such as wind and solar power

Question 31

solar energy

Answer 31

energy from the sun converted into electricity or heat

Question 32

sustainability

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meeting current energy needs without compromising future generations

Question 33

tidal barrage

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a structure built across an estuary to generate electricity from tidal movement

Question 34

tidal energy

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electricity generated from the movement of tides

Question 35

wave energy

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power generated by capturing the movement of ocean waves

Question 36

wind energy

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electricity generated by turbines powered by wind

Question 37

area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB)

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a protected landscape known for its natural beauty, important for conservation and recreation

Question 38

biodiversity

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the variety of plant and animal life in an area. high biodiversity means lots of different species live there

Question 39

energy trilemma

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the challenge of balancing energy security, affordability and environmental sustainability

Question 40

estuary

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a coastal area where a river meets the sea, often rich in wildlife and important for ecosystems

Question 41

infrastructure

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basic facilities and services that support a community, such as roads, bridges and energy supply

Question 42

marine conservation

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the protection and management of ocean ecosystems and marine wildlife

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peninsula

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a piece of land almost surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

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site of special scientific interest (SSSI)

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a protected area important for wildlife, plants and geological