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

Which country is most likely to have high energy consumption?

A country with high {{}} may rely on energy imports.

How do renewables affect energy security?

Which of the following is a basic resource?

What do we call the total use of resources by a country?

Why do some people not get enough food or water?

More {{}} often leads to higher resource use.

Where is resource consumption usually highest?

Starter Quiz