Scales of Analysis & Renewable Energy (September 9, 2024)

Flashcards cover key concepts from the video notes on renewables and scales of analysis, including definitions, examples, and objectives.

What renewables are included in electricity production according to the notes?

Hydropower, solar, wind, biomass & waste, geothermal, wave, and tidal energy.

What year is the data for renewable electricity production share from?

2023.

Why can electricity production from renewable resources be considered more sustainable than fossil fuels?

Because renewables rely on naturally replenished resources and typically emit fewer greenhouse gases and pollutants.

What is the Today's Objective (SWBAT) described in the notes?

Define scale of analysis and identify patterns at global, regional, national, and local levels.

What does 'Scale' mean in general geography?

The relationship between any phenomenon and Earth as a whole.

What does the 'HELP' stand for in the context of map scale given in the notes?

A relationship of a feature length on a map to its actual distance on Earth.

At what levels do geographers analyze data, as mentioned in the notes?

Local, regional, national, and global.

What is an example map mentioned that illustrates scale at the world level?

World Life Expectancy Map.

What four scales of analysis are listed in the notes?

Global, regional, national, and local.

What is the purpose of studying scales of analysis?

To look at local, regional, national, and global data to see patterns that exist at each scale.

What is Today's ATL Skill?

Communicating.

What is Today's Learner Profile Trait?

Inquirer.

Which organization is referenced in the notes for renewable energy data?

Our World in Data.

Name the renewable energy sources listed in the notes.

Hydropower, solar, wind, biomass & waste, geothermal, wave, and tidal.