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Energy futures – contrasting views
I can explain why different groups have contrasting views about energy futures.
Lesson 11 of 12
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- Year 11
- Edexcel B
Energy futures – contrasting views
I can explain why different groups have contrasting views about energy futures.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Energy futures are different possible ways in which energy might be produced, consumed and managed in the future.
- Different groups have contrasting views about energy futures.
Keywords
Energy futures - different scenarios about ways in which energy might be produced, consumed and managed in the future
Net zero - balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere with the amount removed from it
Common misconception
Net zero means no greenhouse gas emissions at all.
In fact, net zero allows for greenhouse gas emissions as long as they are balanced by carbon being removed from the atmosphere.
The Royal Meteorological Society and Royal Geographical Society have produced resources based on the IPCC climate change report for 2021/22 which, though aimed at A level students, provide great resources for investigating this topic at GCSE, too.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?
Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?
Solar
Wind
Tidal
Q2.Which of these is a renewable energy source?
Which of these is a renewable energy source?
Uranium
Oil
Gas
Q3.Why are renewable energy sources important?
Why are renewable energy sources important?
They pollute the environment
They will eventually run out
They are only used in winter
Q4.Which energy source is not renewable?
Which energy source is not renewable?
Solar
Tidal
Hydroelectric
Q5.Which of these energy sources is dependent on the weather?
Which of these energy sources is dependent on the weather?
Coal
Oil
Gas
Q6.What is a major problem with using non-renewable energy?
What is a major problem with using non-renewable energy?
It is unlimited
It is free
It is easy to replace
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keyword to its correct definition.
Match the keyword to its correct definition.
Q2.Which method would help a country reach net zero?
Which method would help a country reach net zero?
Using more petrol and diesel
Building more motorways
Increasing coal production
Q3.Why do some people prefer fossil fuels over renewable energy?
Why do some people prefer fossil fuels over renewable energy?
Fossil fuels are unlimited
Renewables are faster to build
Solar power works best at night
Q4.Net strategies include reducing emissions and removing carbon.
Net strategies include reducing emissions and removing carbon.
