the amount of energy that is needed to power daily activities

energy efficiency means using technology that needs less energy to perform the same task

energy conservation involves changing people's behaviour in ways that mean they use less energy

Reducing demand on fossil fuels

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

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

Amount of energy needed for everyday activities

Which of the following is an example of energy conservation?

Which is an example of improving energy efficiency?

What is the main aim of reducing energy demand?

Which of the following is an example of a country with high energy consumption?

Less industry and lower access to electricity

Why might a low-income country use less energy overall?

Which sector uses the most energy in high-income countries?

How does economic development affect energy demand?

They have different economic development levels

Why might two countries with similar populations use different amounts of energy?

What is one reason energy use is growing in emerging countries?

Starter Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a country with high energy consumption?