AP Environmental Science Flashcards: Global Energy Consumption
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Explain why global energy demand is not static.
Global energy demand is not static because as the world becomes more industrialized, the demand for energy increases.
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Explain why global energy demand is not static.
Global energy demand is not static because as the world becomes more industrialized, the demand for energy increases.
How is the use of energy resources distributed between developed and developing countries?
The use of energy resources is not evenly distributed between developed and developing countries.
A government implements a carbon tax on coal. Which factor influencing energy use does this action represent?
This represents governmental regulations influencing which energy sources people use.
Identify three key factors that influence which energy sources people use.
Availability, price, and governmental regulations influence which energy sources people use and how they use them.
A sudden spike in the global price of oil causes some countries to switch to other energy sources. Which influencing factor is demonstrated?
This demonstrates how price influences which energy sources people use.
What are the most widely used sources of energy on a global scale?
The most widely used sources of energy globally are fossil fuels.
Which category of energy resource is globally dominant?
Fossil fuels are the most widely used sources of energy globally.
What is the general trend of global energy demand as the world becomes more industrialized?
As the world becomes more industrialized, the demand for energy increases.
What happens to a developing country's reliance on fossil fuels as it becomes more developed?
As developing countries become more developed, their reliance on fossil fuels for energy increases.
A nation is rapidly expanding its manufacturing sector. What is the likely effect on its energy consumption?
As the country becomes more industrialized, its demand for energy will increase.
What is the relationship between a country's development status and its fossil fuel consumption?
As countries become more developed, their reliance on fossil fuels for energy tends to increase.
If a developing nation experiences significant economic growth, what change is expected in its use of fossil fuels?
Its reliance on fossil fuels for energy is expected to increase as it becomes more developed.
Describe the global pattern of energy resource usage.
Energy resource use is not uniform globally; it is unevenly distributed between developed and developing nations.
A coastal town has strong, consistent winds but no nearby coal deposits. Which factor primarily influences its choice to build wind turbines?
The availability of wind as a resource influences their choice of energy source.