sources of oil and gas that are relatively easy to extract because the oil and gas can flow freely towards an oil well or a gas well

able to generate enough money to cover its costs and remain profitable

a known amount of oil or gas that can be taken from underground and used

Developing conventional oil/gas sources in sensitive or remote areas

Geography

Classification of energy – non-renewable, renewable and recyclable

Environmental impacts of energy extraction

Factors affecting access to energy resources

Global patterns of energy use and causes of variations

Distribution of oil reserves, factors affecting growth of oil consumption

Changing oil supply and prices

Developing unconventional oil/gas sources in sensitive or remote areas

Reducing demand on fossil fuels

Costs and benefits to fossil fuel alternatives

Energy futures – contrasting views

Changing attitudes to unsustainable energy consumption

This unit teaches pupils about different energy resources, their extraction and uses. Pupils learn about the different types of energy, the factors affecting extraction and the patterns and inequalites associated with production and consumption. Pupils also learn about energy futures.

Energy

Oil/gas that can flow freely and is easier to extract

Capable of producing enough profit to make development worthwhile

Energy that comes from sources that can be naturally replenished

What is a key factor in deciding whether oil extraction is viable?

Expensive and difficult access in remote areas

Which of the following might make an oil source **not** viable?

What is one environmental concern with oil extraction in sensitive areas?

Which of these is a renewable energy source?

What is a disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

Being able to use energy sources that meet people's needs

The number of power stations in a country

They lack the money or technology to extract it

Why do some countries with fossil fuels still struggle to use them?

What is one environmental impact of extracting fossil fuels?

Starter Quiz

Which of these is a renewable energy source?