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What are the three main sources of UK energy?
Coal
Gas
Oil
Renewable energy
Traditionally, the UK has relied on (a) fuels to supply its energy e.g. coal (b) and oil.
The changing mix of UK energy
Match the following
In 1970, 91% of our energy came | from coal and oil | ||
In recent years there has been | had been found under the North Sea | ||
By 1980 large natural gas reserves | 22% of the UK's energy was supplied by gas. | ||
There is now a growing trend | a shift away from fossil fuels. | ||
In 1980 | for renewable energy sources |
What is renewable energy?
one that is easy to produce
one that only comes from the sun
one that comes from a source that does not run out
All coal-fired power stations in the UK are due to close by (a) .
In 2014 (a) of all electricity in the UK was generated from (b) sources.
What are the four principal renewable sources of energy?
Bio-energy
(biomass)
Hydroelectric power
(water)
Nuclear energy
Solar power
(sun)
Wind power
(wind turbines)
(a) is energy from the break down or burning of biological matter
North sea oil and gas reserves are being swiftly used up and production has been declining since 2000.
True
False
The question relates to the UK's move away from coal,
Match the following
The UK still has | coal reserves | ||
UK coal production has | significantly decreased since mid 20th century | ||
The last deep coal mine in the UK was closed in | due to an effort to reduce CO2 emissions | ||
There has been less demand for coal | December 2015. |
In the UK the use of (a) gas from underground is being considered as a way of adding to resources of energy.
Shale gas is extracted by a process called........
cracking
fracking
shellacking
tracking
The extraction of fossil fuels and the production of energy can cause two major issues
Economic
Environmental
Social
Extracting fossil fuels can be (a) and the cost of extraction increases as (b) are used up
North Sea oil is especially expensive to produce
true
false
If the price of oil on the world market drops, it may cost more to produce that it can be sold for.
True
False
The cost to the consumer of (a) from nuclear and renewable energy sources is relatively (b)
It is important for the UK to find alternative energy sources and money is needed for (a) and initial (b)
The new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point is going to cost around .............
£20.03 million
£2.03 billion
£20.3 billion
Domestic sources currently provide enough energy to meet demand in the UK
True
False
To meet present demand the UK has to pay to import energy from other countries.
True
False
Match the following
This question relates to environmental issues.
Accidents such as oil spills or nuclear disasters | releases CO2 and other greenhouse gases | ||
Fracking may pollute water | and causes mini earthquakes | ||
The burning of fossil fuels | considered to be eyesores | ||
Natural ecosystems | can leak toxic chemicals into water sources, soil and the atmosphere | ||
Power stations and wind farms are | can be damaged by renewable energy |
The (a) power project planned for (b) in Lancashire may disrupt or damage natural (c) .
The % of energy supplies used in the UK in 2014
Reorder in descending order from left to right
Gas
Oil
Coal
Nuclear
Renewables
Nuclear fuels, such as the element uranium, are not considered renewable as they are a finite material mined from the ground and can only be found in certain locations.
True
False
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