AQA AS Geography

Energy issues
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Energy types fall into two categories: renewables and non-renewables.

Renewables and non-renewables both have economic and environmental

advantages and disadvantages.

Primary energy, such as coal and uranium, can be either used directly or
converted to secondary energy (electricity).

The factors that influence a countrys energy mix.

Global patterns of, and changes in the production, consumption and trade in
fossil fuels.

The geopolitical importance of fossil fuels, especially oil.

The environmental impact of energy production.

Arguments for and against nuclear energy.

The relative importance of different types of renewable energy and their

sustainability.

Government policies to achieve a more sustainable energy consumption.

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