7.1 Energy Choices & Security

Significant Ideas:

• There is a range of different energy sources available to societies that vary in their sustainability, availability, cost, and socio-political implications.

• The choice of energy sources is controversial and complex. Energy security is an important factor in making energy choices.

Applications & Skills:

• Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources.

• Discuss the factors that affect the choice of energy sources adopted by different societies.

• Discuss the factors which affect energy security.

• Evaluate the energy strategy of a given society.