different scenarios about ways in which energy might be produced, consumed and managed in the future

balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere with the amount removed from it

Energy futures – contrasting views

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 conventional oil/gas sources in sensitive or remote areas

Developing unconventional oil/gas sources in sensitive or remote areas

Reducing demand on fossil fuels

Costs and benefits to fossil fuel alternatives

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

scenarios for how energy might be produced and used

balancing greenhouse gas emissions with removals

having reliable and affordable energy available

Match the keyword to its correct definition.

Which method would help a country reach net zero?

Fossil fuels provide constant energy and existing jobs

Why do some people prefer fossil fuels over renewable energy?

Net {{}} strategies include reducing emissions and removing carbon.

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

Which of these is a renewable energy source?

Why are renewable energy sources important?

Which energy source is **not** renewable?

Which of these energy sources is dependent on the weather?

What is a major problem with using non-renewable energy?

Energy futures – contrasting views

Lesson outcome