Impacts of Energy Insecurity Flashcards

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Give two impacts of energy insecurity.

Any two of: exploration of difficult and environmentally sensitive areas, increasing costs, loss of industrial output, potential for conflict.

Give one economic impact of energy insecurity.

Energy prices rise, and countries that rely on imported fuel become vulnerable to price increases.

Give one environmental impact of energy insecurity.

Fragile environments such as the Arctic or the Amazon rainforest are explored and damaged in the search for energy.

How can energy insecurity reduce food production?

Land is used to grow biofuels instead of food crops, and fuel shortages raise the cost of machinery, irrigation and fertiliser.

True or false? Energy insecurity can cause unemployment.

True. Energy shortages lower industrial output, and companies may move to countries with cheaper, more reliable energy.