Energy resources in the UK
I can discuss opportunities and challenges resulting from the UK's changing energy mix.
- Year 11
- AQA
Energy resources in the UK
I can discuss opportunities and challenges resulting from the UK's changing energy mix.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Changing demand and provision of energy in the UK creates opportunities and challanges.
- The energy mix in the UK is changing.
- There are reduced domestic supplies of coal, gas and oil.
- There are economic and environmental issues associated with energy exploitation.
Keywords
Non-renewables - natural sources of energy that will run out because they cannot be reproduced, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) and nuclear power (uranium)
Carbon emissions - the release of carbon into the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming
Energy mix - the combination of different energy sources used by a country or a region. The energy mix can change over time
Renewables - natural sources of energy that will never run out, such as wind, water and solar energy
Common misconception
Only the extraction and use of non-renewable energy has environmental consequences.
Renewables and recyclables can have environmental consequences too, although they generally cause less harm than fossil fuels. These consequences can include impacts on biodiversity and the ability of ecosystems to absorb carbon dioxide.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these terms with their definitions.
Q2.What is meant by the UK’s changing energy mix?
Q3.Which of these is a renewable energy source?
Q4.What is an environmental concern with fossil fuels?
Q5.What is one economic challenge of renewable energy?
Q6.Which of these is a benefit of renewable energy?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
