Strategies to increase energy supply
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can assess strategies used to increase energy supply and use an example to support my answer.
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.
Teacher tip
Understanding nuclear power and biomass is sometimes challenging for students: YouTube videos about the process of generating nuclear power (and reprocessing spent nuclear fuel), and of turning biofuels into energy sources work well in consolidating understanding here.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the terms to their definitions:
Something humans use to meet needs
When something is limited or in short supply
Using up a resource
The way something is spread across an area
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.
Fuel from plant or animal matter
Electricity from moving water
CO₂ released into the air
Can make enough money to survive
Q2.What makes biomass a renewable energy source?
Q3.Burning fossil fuels increases emissions.
Q4.Which is the best reason why some strategies may not be viable?
Q5.Some people say biomass isn’t renewable because it releases CO₂. What’s the better way to think about this?
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