Factors affecting access to energy resources
I can explain how access to energy resources is affected by physical resources and access to technology.
- Year 11
- Edexcel B
Factors affecting access to energy resources
I can explain how access to energy resources is affected by physical resources and access to technology.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Access to energy resources is not evenly distributed.
- Access to energy resources is affected by physical resources, such as geology, accessibility, climate and landscape.
- Access to energy resources is affected by access to technology.
Keywords
Access - the ability to use a resource in a way that benefits people
Geology - the type, structure and layers of rock found beneath Earth’s surface
Reserve - the amount of a fossil fuel that has been discovered and can be extracted and sold
Fracking - hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is a method used to extract gas or oil from shale rock formations deep underground
Common misconception
If a country has fossil fuels underground, it can easily use them.
Some countries lack the infrastructure or funding to develop their resources, even if they are accessible, while in other cases a country might have resources that require advanced and expensive technology to access.
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