All Flashcards
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.
How does economic development influence energy consumption?
Industrialization leads to higher energy demand, increasing overall consumption.
Explain the relationship between population growth and energy use.
More people require more resources and energy, leading to increased energy consumption.
What is the role of technological advancements in energy consumption?
Technology can increase or decrease energy use depending on its efficiency and application.
Why are fossil fuels the leading source of electricity globally?
Due to their affordability, accessibility, and established infrastructure.
Why is natural gas increasing in popularity?
Due to its relative abundance and affordability compared to other fossil fuels.
Why is biomass commonly used in developing nations?
It is easily accessible and low in cost, making it a practical energy source.
Why is transitioning to renewable energy crucial for sustainability?
To reduce reliance on fossil fuels, mitigate climate change, and ensure long-term energy security.
How does energy use correlate with development?
Higher energy use often correlates with higher development but can also lead to higher environmental impact.
How does energy consumption differ between developed and developing countries?
Developed nations have higher per capita energy consumption and rely more on commercial energy sources compared to developing nations.
What are the main uses of energy in the residential sector?
Water heating, space heating, and cooling.
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.