INTRODUCTION

Global sources of energy remain dominated by fossil fuels - in 2020, 84.3% of global energy came from fossil fuels.

This has not changed much in recent years, despite progress made with renewable energy. Even countries such as Switzerland continue to obtain a large proportion of their energy sources from fossil fuels.

TASK 1: GLOBAL ENERGY DEMAND

1. Watch the video and note the main issues.

TASK 2: GLOBAL ENERGY PRODUCTION

1. Describe and explain how global energy sources changed between 1938 and 2019.

TASK 3: MAPPING GLOBAL ENERGY PRODUCTION

1. Watch the video

2. Annotate a world map to show the global distribution of energy production

TASK 4: DESCRIBING GLOBAL PATTERNS AND TRENDS OF PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION

1. Download a copy of the writing frame on the right (File > Download)

2. Study each of the graphs below and take a screenshot

3. Import the screenshot into the table in the worksheet

4. For each graphic, describe the general and specific patterns and trends, referring to data in your answers.

GLOBAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY REGION

1. With reference to data from the graph, describe trends in energy consumption by region.

GLOBAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY SOURCE

1. With reference to data from the graph, describe the trends in global energy consumption by source.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY SOURCE FOR SELECTED COUNTRIES

1. With reference to data from the graph, compare and contrast the sources of energy consumption for the countries shown.

PER CAPITA OIL CONSUMPTION FOR SELECTED COUNTRIES

1. With reference to data from the graph, compare and contrast per capita oil consumption for the countries shown.

GLOBAL RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION

1. With reference to data from the graph, describe global trends in renewable energy production.

ENERGY FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES

1. With reference to data from the graph, describe the global pattern of share of primary energy from renewable sources.

NUCLEAR ENERGY

1. With reference to named countries, describe the global pattern of energy production by nuclear.

TASK 1 : ENERGY FACTS AND FIGURES

Access the link and create an overview of energy and electricity generation in Switzerland

TASK 2 : ENERGY SOURCES IN SWITZERLAND

1. Explore the map above

2. On a blank map of Switzerland, indicate the regions producing:

   • Hydroelectricity (dams)

   • Nuclear energy

   • Wind energy

3. Create a key to explain your use of symbols and add a title to your map

TASK 3 : SWISS ENERGY POLICY

1. Access the link

2. Write a summary of Switzerland’s energy policy focusing on the main priorities for the future

TASK 4 : NUCLEAR ENERGY IN SWITZERLAND

ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY TO REPLACE NUCLEAR

1. Watch the video and describe two ways in which new technologies can help to replace the energy lost from nuclear power in Switzerland.

TASK 5 : ALTERNATIVE ENERGY DECISION MAKING EXERCISE

Switzerland has decided to close all of its nuclear power plants by 2050. A big challenge will be how to replace the one third of electricity currently generated by nuclear with alternative options.

Propose a plan to replace nuclear with alternative energy sources. These energy solutions should aim to reduce CO2, in accordance with Swiss Energy Policy.

Open the map in the Swisstopo website. You can turn layers on and off using the “Maps Displayed” tab on the left.

Using screenshots of map information, propose and justify 3 locations for the development of:

• Geothermal (Map layer = Heat Flux 500)

• Biogas (Map layer = Non-woody biomass for energy)

• Solar (Map layer = Sunshine duration 1991-2020)

• Wind (Map layer = Areas with wind power potential)

• Water (Map layer = Water power potential)

TASK ONE: MINERAL DISTRIBUTION IN SWITZERLAND

Examine the map below and describe the distribution of mineral resources in Switzerland.

1. Open the map in Swiss Topo by clicking on the icon top left

2. On a blank map of Switzerland, indicate the main regions for the production of different minerals

TASK TWO: GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION OF MINERALS

1. On a blank world map, add symbols to show the distribution of:

   • Aluminium

   • Copper

   • Gold

   • Uranium

2. Write a paragraph describing the distribution of each resource. (Use continent and country names, regions, compass words and data in your description)

3. Explain 3 consequences of the distribution of these resources

TASK THREE: MINERAL WEALTH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Explain how diamonds contributed to economic development in Botswana.

TASK FOUR: CHALLENGES FOR GLOBAL MINERAL EXTRACTION

Watch the documentary. Describe the social, economic and environmental impacts of gold mining.