energy issues - optional unit 3.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? GeographyEnergy sources and securityASAQA Created by: hollyCreated on: 30-03-13 13:19 This fossil fuel makes up around 40% of the UK's energy mix natural gas 1 of 23 These compounds cause acid rain Sulphur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxides 2 of 23 define: resources any part of the environment which can be used to meet human demands. 3 of 23 name an industry in which oil is used manufacturing, pharmaceutical (and others) 4 of 23 define: secondary energy manufactured sources of power (such as electricity or petrol) 5 of 23 what is peak oil? the point in time when the maximum rate of oil extraction is reached 6 of 23 how many coal fired powerstations are there in the UK? 18 7 of 23 In 2008, what agreement was made that covers all EU member countries 20:20 by 2020 8 of 23 who are the CoRWM? What do they do? Comitee of Radioactive Waste Management. carry out inspections, publish suggestions and recommendations on safety 9 of 23 give a disadvantage of nuclear power high construction and decommisioning costs, potential terrorist targets, uranium non-renewable, health fears 10 of 23 how many sq. KM remain contaminated from chernobyl disaster? 160,000 sq. km 11 of 23 how many nuclear power plants are there in the UK? 10 which will all be decommisioned by 2025 (18 reactors in total) 12 of 23 what are the future plans for nuclear energy in the UK? (up to 2025) 10 new powerstations will be operational by 2025 to replace the current 10. 13 of 23 How many nuclear reactors do france currently have? 58 - operated by EdF 14 of 23 which country announced plans in 2011 to end all nuclear operations by 2022? Why? Germany, 7 of its reactors are the oldest in europe. Fukishima disaster in 2011 made the decision final 15 of 23 which country is the largest nuclear energy exporter in the world? France 16 of 23 give the location of one operational UK nuclear power plant sizewell 17 of 23 what is acid rain? precipitation that is unusually acidic, can cause chemical weathering on stone buildings 18 of 23 what is geopolitics? the study of relationships between different countries of the world 19 of 23 Where are the middle east's major oil reserves? Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia 20 of 23 how efficient are wind farms? 33% of the time (sometimes the wind is too fast) 21 of 23 What is the Crown Estate? a property portfolio owned by the crown of UK, belongs to Elizabeth II 22 of 23 Who owns and operates offshore windfarms in the UK? developers who made the highest bid 23 of 23
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