6.4 Distribution of Natural Energy Resources

• What are natural energy resources?

  Sources of energy in nature
• Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas
• Renewable energy sources include solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy.
• What are fossil fuels formed from?

  Ancient organic matter
• Match the major types of natural energy resources with their descriptions:

  Fossil fuels ↔️ Formed from ancient organic matter

  Nuclear energy ↔️ Derived from nuclear fission

  Renewable energy ↔️ Replenishes naturally
• The distribution of natural energy resources is even across the globe.

  False
• Which countries have major reserves of coal?

  US, China, Russia, Australia
• Solar energy is most effective in arid regions
• Order the major types of natural energy resources from non-renewable to renewable:

  1️⃣ Fossil fuels

  2️⃣ Nuclear energy

  3️⃣ Renewable energy sources
• What are examples of renewable energy sources?

  Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal
• The distribution of natural energy resources varies globally due to geological and climatic factors
• Which countries are key regions for coal resources?

  US, China, Russia, Australia
• The distribution of natural energy resources is uniform across the globe.

  False
• What are the key regions for oil resources?

  Middle East, Russia, North America
• Natural gas resources are primarily found in Russia, Iran, Qatar, and the US
• Match the energy resource with its key region:

  Nuclear ↔️ Australia, Canada, Kazakhstan, Namibia

  Solar ↔️ Arid regions globally

  Wind ↔️ Coastal areas, mountain ranges

  Hydropower ↔️ China, Brazil, Canada
• Where is solar energy most prevalent?

  Arid regions globally
• Wind energy is commonly found in coastal areas and mountain ranges.
• Which countries are major producers of hydropower?

  China, Brazil, Canada
• Geothermal energy is concentrated in volcanic regions
• The table highlights the even distribution of natural energy resources across the globe.

  False
• Match the energy resource with its key region:

  Coal ↔️ US, China, Russia, Australia

  Oil ↔️ Middle East, Russia, North America

  Natural gas ↔️ Russia, Iran, Qatar, US

  Nuclear ↔️ Australia, Canada, Kazakhstan, Namibia
• What geological factor influences the distribution of coal?

  Formation processes of Earth
• Climate conditions affect the availability of solar energy in desert regions.
• Which economic consideration affects geothermal energy development?

  Cost in remote locations
• Natural energy resources include fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable energy sources
• Solar energy harnesses sunlight for electricity generation and heating.
• Match the energy source with its description:

  Fossil fuels ↔️ Formed from ancient organic matter

  Nuclear energy ↔️ Derived from nuclear fission of uranium

  Renewable energy ↔️ Naturally replenishes over time
• What do wind turbines use to generate electricity?

  Wind
• The distribution of natural energy resources varies globally due to geological and climatic conditions
• Match the energy resource with its key region:

  Oil ↔️ Middle East, Russia, North America

  Natural gas ↔️ Russia, Iran, Qatar, US

  Hydropower ↔️ China, Brazil, Canada

  Geothermal ↔️ Volcanic regions
• Arrange the factors influencing the distribution of natural energy resources in order of their relevance to extraction cost

  1️⃣ Geological Factors

  2️⃣ Climate Conditions

  3️⃣ Past Land Use

  4️⃣ Environmental Policies

  5️⃣ Economic Considerations
• Geological factors influence the distribution of energy resources through formation processes and the Earth's structure
• Weather patterns are a climate condition that affects resource availability.
• What human activity affects resource accessibility in previously forested areas?

  Oil extraction
• The economic viability of energy extraction is influenced by cost
• Regulations on mining in protected areas are environmental policies.
• What type of climate is ideal for solar energy?

  Arid
• Fossil fuels are a major type of non-renewable
• Nuclear energy uses uranium as its primary resource.