Energy consumption and production

What is one of the primary reasons for the increase in global energy consumption?

• Decrease in population

• Increasing wealth

• Reduction in technology use

• Decrease in industrial activities

How does population growth contribute to increased energy consumption?

• It leads to more efficient energy use

• It reduces the need for energy

• It increases the demand for energy resources

• It has no impact on energy consumption

How has the increased use of technology affected energy consumption?

• It has decreased energy consumption

• It has no effect on energy consumption

• It has increased energy consumption

• It has stabilised energy consumption

What is a common unit of energy used in the UK?

• Joules

• Calories

• Watts

• Kilowatt-hours

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar

• Nuclear

What is the impact of increased wealth on energy consumption patterns?

• It leads to less energy consumption

• It leads to more energy-efficient practices

• It leads to higher energy consumption

• It has no impact on energy consumption

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to increased energy demand?

• Population growth

• Technological advancements

• Decrease in industrial activities

• Economic development

What is the effect of industrialisation on energy demand?

• It decreases energy demand

• It increases energy demand

• It has no effect on energy demand

• It stabilises energy demand

Which of the following is a consequence of increased energy consumption?

• Reduced carbon emissions

• Increased carbon emissions

• Stabilised carbon emissions

• No change in carbon emissions

What is a major environmental benefit of using renewable energy sources?

• They increase air pollution

• They require more land

• They reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• They are more expensive