Strategies to increase energy supply
I can assess strategies used to increase energy supply and use an example to support my answer.
- Year 11
- AQA
Strategies to increase energy supply
I can assess strategies used to increase energy supply and use an example to support my answer.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Different strategies can be used to increase energy supply.
- Strategies to increase energy supply include developing renewable and non-renewable sources of energy.
- The USA is developing new sources of oil and gas in Alaska, which has advantages and disadvantages.
Keywords
Biomass - organic matter, from plants or animals, used as a fuel source to produce energy. A biofuel is biomass converted into a liquid or gas fuel which can be used in place of oil and natural gas
Hydro - the process of using moving water to generate electricity: also known as hydroelectric power (HEP)
Carbon emissions - the release of carbon into the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming
Viable - able to generate enough money to cover its costs and remain profitable
Common misconception
Biomass is not a renewable source of energy because carbon dioxide is released when it is burned.
Renewable energy comes from sources that don’t run out or are quickly renewed. Because plants are quickly replaced, biomass is a renewable energy source. Also, biomass is carbon neutral as CO2 released is the same CO2 absorbed during plant growth.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the terms to their definitions:
Q2.Which of these is a natural resource?
Q3.Which three are essential resources for human survival?
Q4.Global resource consumption is increasing mainly because …
Q5.Resource refers to how fairly resources are shared between people and countries.
Q6.Which of these countries is most likely to consume more resources?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to the correct short definitions.
