6.2 Global Energy Consumption

• What does global energy consumption refer to?

  Total energy used worldwide
• Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas
• Fossil fuels remain the dominant source of global energy consumption.
• Match the region with its key energy consumption factors:

  North America ↔️ Advanced economy, large homes

  Europe ↔️ Balanced economy, renewable energy

  Asia ↔️ Rapid industrialization, growing populations

  Africa ↔️ Developing economy, limited infrastructure
• What type of energy is produced by nuclear fission of uranium?

  Nuclear energy
• Regional variations in energy consumption are influenced by economic development, climate, resource availability, and policies
• Economic development increases energy consumption due to higher industrial activity and consumer spending.
• What is the key factor driving high energy consumption in developed regions?

  Industrial activity
• Match the environmental consequence with its impact:

  Greenhouse Gas Emissions ↔️ Climate change, extreme weather

  Air Pollution ↔️ Respiratory health problems, smog

  Water Pollution ↔️ Harms aquatic life, contaminates rivers

  Habitat Destruction ↔️ Loss of biodiversity, deforestation
• What is one predicted trend in future energy consumption?

  Growth in renewable energy