Junior Geography (3E) Part 2: Scramble for energy

What are the energy resources shown?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following countries/regions has the largest oil and natural gas reserves in the world?

• China

• USA

• Middle East

• Europe

Which of the following are the reasons why more developed countries have a large demand for energy?

1 High living standards

2 Rapid population growth

3 High levels of economic development

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

The photograph shows a coal mine. What are the problems caused by such a mining method?

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following descriptions about nuclear power are correct?

1 Nuclear power can be generated throughout the year.

2 Uranium is the major fuel for nuclear power generation.

3 It is completely green from mining, transport to electricity generation.

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Refer to the photograph. Which of the following are the advantages and limitations of the energy resource shown?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the comparisons between nuclear power and hydroelectric power are correct?

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

The photograph shows a device for cooking in a less developed country. How does this device ease the energy problems in the country?

• 2 only

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

Instead of relying on fossil fuels, which of the following measures have been adopted in China to increase the supply of cleaner energy?

1 Build more nuclear power plants

2 Develop renewable energy resources

3 Import oil and gas from other countries

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following statements about energy usage in Hong Kong are correct?

1 The level of energy efficiency in transport is high in Hong Kong.

2 Solar power is the most important renewable energy resource for electricity generation.

3 Natural gas is the most important energy resource for electricity generation at present.

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3