Energy

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy?

List three advantages and three disadvantages of nuclear power.

Describe the trends in world energy consumption from 1990 to 2015, as shown in Figure 3.75.

Explain why renewable energy sources, apart from hydroelectric power, contribute so little to the global energy supply.

Evaluate how wealth and climate influence the energy consumption gap between rich and poor countries.

Why might biofuels, despite being renewable, have significant environmental drawbacks?

Discuss how energy security and geopolitical concerns affect a country’s choice between relying on fossil fuels and nuclear power. Use examples from the text, such as China’s energy strategy.

Critically assess the environmental and social impacts of large-scale hydroelectric projects like the Three Gorges Dam in China.

How might the development of clean coal technology help balance the energy demands of industrializing countries with environmental concerns?