Reducing demand on fossil fuels
I can explain how energy efficiency and energy conservation in transport and in the home can reduce demand for finite energy resources and reduce carbon emissions.
- Year 11
- Edexcel B
Reducing demand on fossil fuels
I can explain how energy efficiency and energy conservation in transport and in the home can reduce demand for finite energy resources and reduce carbon emissions.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Reducing reliance on fossil fuels presents major technical challenges.
- Energy efficiency and conservation can reduce demand and help finite energy supplies to last longer.
- Energy efficiency and energy conservation can help to reduce carbon emissions.
Keywords
Demand - the amount of energy that is needed to power daily activities
Efficiency - energy efficiency means using technology that needs less energy to perform the same task
Conservation - energy conservation involves changing people's behaviour in ways that mean they use less energy
Common misconception
Energy efficiency and energy conservation mean the same thing.
In fact, energy efficiency is about using technology to do the same task but with less use of energy, while energy conservation is about changing people's behaviour so they use less energy.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is an example of a country with high energy consumption?
Q2.Why might a low-income country use less energy overall?
Q3.Which sector uses the most energy in high-income countries?
Q4.How does economic development affect energy demand?
Q5.Why might two countries with similar populations use different amounts of energy?
Q6.What is one reason energy use is growing in emerging countries?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
