The scientific-technological revolution and world energy
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Find four OPEC member states in an atlas and write the continents they are on.
For example: Saudi Arabia and Iran (Asia), Nigeria and Libya (Africa), Venezuela (South America).
2
About 30 trillion kW·h of electricity were generated worldwide and 1.5 trillion in one country. What is that country’s share in percent?
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3
Write 4 ways of saving electricity at home.
For example: switch off unneeded lights, use LED lamps, unplug devices, use daylight.
4
Compare oil, gas and coal from an environmental point of view (3–4 sentences).
Gas is the cleanest, coal pollutes most (more CO2 and dust), oil is in between; many countries are therefore moving to gas and alternative sources.
5
Name one new profession that appeared as a result of the STR and explain what it does.
For example a programmer creates computer programs and apps; a robot operator sets up and supervises industrial robots.