Trends in Energy Resource Use

• What do we still depend on for energy resources?

  Fossil fuels
• How has electricity use in the UK changed over the 20th century?

  It has increased as the population grew
• What has contributed to the increase in electricity use in the UK?

  More people using electricity for various things
• How has electricity use in the UK changed since the beginning of the 21st century?

  It has been increasing slowly
• What are some sources of electricity production mentioned?

  Fossil fuels and nuclear power
• Why do we burn fossil fuels according to the text?

  To fuel cars and heat homes
• What is the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels?

  It is very damaging to the environment
• What are people trying to do regarding renewable energy sources?

  Decrease the use of fossil fuels
• What do people want to use more of?

  Renewable energy resources
• What is a consequence of burning fossil fuels?

  It damages the environment significantly
• What awareness is increasing among people and governments?

  Non-renewables will run out one day
• What do many people believe regarding energy sources?

  It's better to learn to get by without non-renewables
• What is the main concern about non-renewable energy sources?

  They will eventually run out
• What is the implication of increasing awareness about energy sources?

  People are more inclined to use renewables
• How does the text suggest people view the future of energy sources?

  They believe non-renewables will run out
• Give two reasons we currently do not use more renewable energy resources in the UK

  1. renewable energy resources are less reliable than non-renewable energy resources
  2. building new power plants is expensive