Features of energy resources

What is meant by the abundance of a resource?

• The amount of a resource that is finite.

• The amount of a resource that will be available in future.

• The amount of a resource that can be used.

• The amount of a resource that exists.

Which of these energy resources are non-renewable?

• Solar

• Nuclear

• Coal

• Wind

Which of these energy sources would be considered 'depletable'?

• Oil

• Solar

• Wood

• Gas

What is meant by energy density?

• How the dense the energy is!

• The amount of energy in a given mass.

• The amount of energy produced over time.

• The amount of energy produced in a unit area.

Which of these resources has the highest energy density?

• Fossil fuels

• Solar

• Nuclear

• Wind

What is meant by intermittency in energy resources?

• If it is predictable or not.

• If it is reliable or not.

• If it is constantly switching on and off.

• If it can be produced everywhere or not.

Which of these energy sources is intermittent but predictable?

• Tidal

• Waves

• Wind

• Oil

Which of these is not a locational factor for energy resources?

• Farms to grow crops

• Good government incentives

• High, reliable rainfall

• Large tidal range

Which of these energy sources can be stored without conversion into another form?

• Solar

• Wave

• Wind

• Oil

How might a government influence the energy sector?

• Financial grants.

• Guaranteed prices for the energy produced.

• Less strict planning permission.

• Financial support and compensation for people affected.