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Energy Supply and Demand Global Patterns
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Energy Supply and Demand Global Patterns

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Which factor contributes to the rising energy demand shown in the graph?

  • Transition of countries from Low Income to Newly Emerging Economies (correct)
  • Increased availability of energy-efficient technologies
  • Reduced pressure on energy resources
  • Decrease in industrial activities in developed countries
  • Which regions are highlighted as having high levels of energy consumption in the text?

  • Middle Eastern countries only
  • South Asian economies and sub-Saharan Africa
  • North America, Western and Eastern Europe (correct)
  • Central Asian economies
  • What does the dependence on geological and geographic factors imply for energy supply?

  • Tidal power is easily accessible worldwide
  • Geothermal energy is universally available
  • Not all countries can harness solar or wind energy effectively (correct)
  • All countries have equal access to fossil fuel reserves
  • Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between energy consumption and supply?

    <p>Countries with abundant resources tend to be large consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to energy insecurity in countries with smaller reserves?

    <p>High prices for imported energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the difference between a country's energy supply and demand?

    <p>Energy gap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does the availability of energy resources have on the economy of a country?

    <p>It is crucial for industries to function effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector consumes the most energy in High-Income Countries (HICs)?

    <p>Transport sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the world's energy is consumed by the richest countries according to the International Energy Agency?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does energy consumption vary between the richest and poorest countries?

    <p>Rich countries consume significantly more energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a country's energy consumption as it becomes more developed?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a daily activity that requires energy in HICs?

    <p>Healthcare services</p> Signup and view all the answers

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