Energy Resources

1.What is an energy crisis?

• • Energy Resources

    • Early sources

      • Animals

      • Firewood

      • Wind power

    • Fossil fuels

      • Types of fossil fuels: coal, oil and natural gas

      • Formation and distribution of fossil fuels

      • Uses of fossil fuels and its associated environmental problems

  • Energy Crisis

    • Depletion of fossil fuel reserves

    • Increase in energy costs

2. Is the level of energy consumption the same everywhere? Why do they differ?

• • Energy Consumption of Singapore and Selected Countries (e.g. China and USA)

    • Current level of consumption

    • Past and future rate of growth

  • Reasons for High Energy Consumption

    • Industrial growth (e.g. China, India, Singapore)

    • Affluence (e.g. USA)

3. How would an energy crisis impact society?

• • Impact of Increased Energy Costs

    • Social

      • Frequent interruption to electricity supply

      • Increased cost of living

    • Economic

      • Reduced competitiveness

4.How can an energy crisis be avoided?

• • Reduce Energy Consumption (e.g. Singapore)

    • Energy conservation

    • Efficient use of energy

  • Alternative Energy Sources

    • Solar power (e.g. USA)

    • Wind power (e.g. Denmark)

    • Hydropower (e.g. China)

    • Nuclear energy (e.g. France)