30 Questions
What is the main focus of Lectures 8-13 in the GEOL10040 course?
The ENERGY Challenge
What is the primary factor driving the projected growth in global population from 7 billion to over 9 billion by 2050?
Growth in emerging economies, led by China and India
What is the main purpose of the International Energy Agency's World Energy Outlook Report?
To present three different scenarios reflecting current real-world conditions and starting points
According to the United Nation's Human Development Index, what is the direct link between?
Energy demand and standard of living
What is the primary goal of rapid improvements in energy intensity, as recommended by the International Energy Agency?
To reduce the global energy demand
What is the estimated number of countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)?
34 developed countries
According to the APS Scenario, when is global fossil fuel consumption set to peak?
2030
What percentage of new cars sold globally are electric vehicles (EVs)?
One in 5
What is the forecasted trend for natural gas demand?
Will plateau soon
What is the current global R/P ratio for oil?
> 50 years
What is the current global primary energy consumption mix dominated by?
Fossil Fuels
What is the significance of the STEPS scenario?
Represents current energy policies
What has been the trend in the Carbon Intensity of electricity in Ireland since 2002?
It has more than halved
What is the primary reason for the increase in carbon intensity of electricity generation in Ireland in 2021?
Poor wind year
What is a major obstacle to reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector in Ireland?
Stubbornly high carbon intensity
What is a potential risk of relying on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as a solution to environmental problems?
Moral hazard of 'lock-in' to fossil fuels
What is one way to reduce energy consumption, as mentioned in the text?
Cycling instead of driving
What is the general trend in transport emissions in Ireland, as shown in the diagrams?
They have increased slightly
What is the main driver of the increasing global energy demand?
Increasing global population and rising prosperity in developing economies
What is a significant feature of the energy demand from data centres in Ireland?
Relatively flat demand profile through the day
What is the projected impact of data centres on Ireland's energy consumption in the next few years?
They will account for one third of Ireland's energy consumption
What is the main goal of the energy transition?
To accelerate the decarbonisation of the fuel mix
What is the current situation regarding Ireland's energy sources?
Over 86% of Ireland's energy comes from fossil fuel sources
What is a key trend emerging in the energy transition?
Rapid expansion in renewables
What percentage of global resources does OPEC hold?
70%
Which fossil fuel has the highest R/P ratio?
Coal
Which region has the highest concentration of natural gas reserves?
Middle East and CIS
What percentage of total energy supplies globally is projected to come from oil, gas, and coal in 2040?
>75%
By how much are the costs of onshore wind and utility-scale solar PV expected to fall over the next 20 years?
25% and 40%
Which energy source is growing the fastest?
Renewable Energy
This quiz covers the current global energy challenges, global energy demand, and its impact on health and the environment. It also explores the major sources of energy, both non-renewable and renewable. Test your knowledge of the global energy landscape!
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