a measure of how much of something people want to buy

the ability of a country to ensure a reliable, affordable and uninterrupted supply of energy to meet its needs now and in the future

the amount of something that is bought and used

the amount of something that is available to buy

Global patterns of energy consumption and supply

Geography

Energy consumption and supply

Strategies to increase energy supply

Sustainable use of energy

This unit, comprising of three variants, teaches pupils about global inequalities in food, water and energy production and consumption. Pupils learn about resource security and about sustainable futures.

Global pattern of resources

the growth of a country’s wealth, leading to better jobs, higher incomes and improved living standards

the ability to use a resource in a way that benefits people

the amount of a fossil fuel that has been discovered and can be extracted and sold

organic matter, from plants or animals, used as a fuel source to produce energy. A biofuel is biomass converted into a liquid or gas fuel which can be used in place of oil and natural gas

the process of using moving water to generate electricity: also known as hydroelectric power (HEP)

the release of carbon into the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming

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

the total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere by an individual, product, process, country, etc.

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

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