Energy up to SEE

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  • Created by: Daniel
  • Created on: 24-04-13 17:48
Physical factors effecting energy supply
relief - varied topography, climate - suit some energy, geology - structure of rock + tyoe of rock as the availibilty of fossil fuels varies. Some areas have sedimentary rocks rich in hydrocarbons such as oil and coal used to produce energy
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Political factors effecting energy supply
Energy wars e.g Gulf war, Decision e.g prioritise such as UK and wind energy, International cooperation e.g aliances
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Economic factors effecting energy supply
accessibility - more expensive, investment - MNC's may exploit instead of LEDC's
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Relationship between energy use and development
Strong positive relationship, both increases
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If more economic development then : (e.g China)
more money spent on energy consuming products, increased demand from industries espec. heavy, improved transport - increase no. of private owned car, increased demand for petrol and diesel,increased demand from agriculture e.g mechanicalisation of fa
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If more energy production or use (e.g Russia) then:
Increased f.e earnings, foreign investment by MNCs to exploit energy, increased rates of employment, improved transport, higher energy tax earnings to be invested in development schemes, growth of industry that supply energy e.g constru, multiplier e
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Access to energy brings health improvements:
inefficient cooking and heating with biomass fuels causes indoor air pollution - 1.8 million deaths
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Access to energy brings health benefits
alllows china to help keep vital drugs under refridgeration which makes huge difference to mortality rates
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Access to energy brings Empowerment of poor
access to modern technology - more educated, more independent
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Access to energy brings improved services
essential services such as education and health care can be invested in adn offered to people - opportunities, qualifications, improved employment prospects
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