Energy use
What two county uses the most energy?
America(USA) and China
what do you call the process of plants and animals breaking down after they have died?
Decomposing
Global energy consumption grew _____ (Faster/slower) than ever in 2023
Faster
what is an infinite source of electricity?
1) sun, wind, ocean, plants, earth's core
As the world becomes more industrialized, the demand for energy_____(increases/decreases)
Increases
what is a fossil fuel?
An energy source formed in the Earth's crust from decayed organic material
What is the most important source of energy?
The sun
What is the most powerful energy source?
Nuclear energy
How much energy does America uses?
26%
What is the consumed fossil fuel?
Oil
what energy source do most developing countries use?
Subsistence Fuels. (Biomass from wood, charcoal, or animal manure.)
what produces 75% of the world's electricity?
Fossil Generation
How much energy does 20% of the population use?
80%
what are the three most commonly used fossils fuels?
Oil, Coal, and natural gasses.
What are three most used sources of energy?
Fossil Fuels, Hydroelectric, and Nuclear Energy
what is the most eco-friendly energy source?
Wind energy
What is the main reason/reasons for energy consumption?
economic development, rising population, and/or technology development
what two factors turn the dead plants into coal?
Heat and pressure
What is the equation to find the percent increase in consumption?
(Initial - Final) x 100% / Initial = Percent change
What are the top five sources of electricity?
Natural gas, renewable sources, coal, and nuclear energy.