All Flashcards
How does economic development influence energy consumption?
Industrialization increases energy demand.
How does population growth affect energy consumption?
More people generally lead to more energy usage.
What is the role of technology in energy consumption?
Technology can increase or decrease energy use.
Why are fossil fuels still dominant?
Affordability and accessibility.
Why is natural gas increasing in popularity?
Supply and affordability.
Why is biomass used in developing nations?
Accessibility and low cost.
Why is transitioning to renewable energy crucial?
For environmental sustainability.
How does energy use correlate with development?
Higher energy use often correlates with higher development.
Explain the relationship between fossil fuels and climate change.
Fossil fuel use is a major driver of climate change.
Why is energy distribution unequal?
Due to varying levels of development and resource availability.
What is the effect of burning biomass indoors?
Indoor air pollution, respiratory problems, and deforestation.
What are the environmental consequences of fossil fuel combustion?
Greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, air pollution, and acid rain.
What are the potential impacts of damming rivers for hydropower?
Habitat destruction, altered river flow, and displacement of communities.
What is the effect of increased energy consumption in the transportation sector?
Increased greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, especially from petroleum use.
What is the effect of increased industrial energy consumption?
Increased air and water pollution, resource depletion, and greenhouse gas emissions.
What are the environmental consequences of nuclear power generation?
Risk of nuclear accidents and the challenge of long-term radioactive waste disposal.
What is the impact of deforestation for biomass fuel?
Habitat loss, soil erosion, and reduced carbon sequestration.
What is the effect of using biofuels?
Reduced dependence on fossil fuels, but potential impacts include land use changes and competition with food crops.
What are the effects of increased carbon footprint?
Climate change, global warming, sea level rise, and extreme weather events.
What are the consequences of unsustainable energy consumption?
Environmental degradation, resource depletion, and climate change.
What are the consequences of burning biomass?
Deforestation, indoor air pollution, and carbon emissions.
What are the environmental consequences of fossil fuel combustion?
Greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
What is a consequence of increased energy demand?
Increased exploitation of resources and environmental degradation.
What is a consequence of using nuclear power?
Production of radioactive waste that needs long-term storage.
What is the effect of industrialization on energy consumption?
It leads to higher energy demand and consumption.
What is the effect of deforestation for biomass fuel?
Habitat loss, soil erosion, and reduced carbon sequestration.
What is the effect of increased transportation on energy consumption?
Increased petroleum use and emissions.
What are the consequences of high per capita energy consumption?
Larger carbon footprint and greater environmental impact.
What is the effect of using biofuels?
Reduced petroleum use, but potential land use changes.
What is the effect of using hydropower?
Clean energy, but potential habitat disruption.