AQA GCSE Geography Pre-Release Booklet 2025 Flashcards

Accessibility

The ease with which people and businesses can obtain energy sources

Acceptability

The degree to which an energy sources is considered environmentally and socially sustainable

Affordability

The economic feasibility of energy supply for consumers and industries

Economic development

The improvement of economic well-being and quality of life through industrial growth, job creation, and infrastructure development

Electricity capacity

The maximum amount of electricity a power station or national grid can generate at any given time

Energy

The power derived from physical or chemical resources, used to provide light, heat, and the ability to operate machines

Energy consumption

The amount of energy used by individuals, businesses and industries within a country

Energy exports

Energy resources sold to other countries

Energy imports

Energy resources purchased from other countries to supplement domestic supply

Energy mix

The combination of different energy sources used to meet a country’s energy needs

Energy security

Having an uninterrupted and affordable energy supply which is able to sustain people’s lives and daily activities

Fossil fuels

Natural fuels formed from the remains of ancient organisms, including coal, oil and natural gas

Living standards

The level of wealth, comfort, material goods and necessities available to individuals or societies

Physical environment

Natural conditions, such as climate change and geology, that affect energy production

Political factors

Government policies, international relations, and regulations that influence energy supply and security

Renewable energy

Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power

Bioenergy

Energy produced from organic materials, such as wood or food waste

Climate change

Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns, often linked with human activities such as burning fossil fuels

Ecosystem

A community of living organisms interacting with their environment

Energy security

Having a reliable and affordable supply of energy

Environmental impacts

The effects of energy production on the natural environment, including habitat destruction and pollution.

Fossil fuels

Non-renewable energy sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, which release carbon dioxide when burned

Geothermal energy

Energy from heat inside the Earth

Heat pumps

Devices that extract heat from the air, ground, or water to provide heating or cooling for buildings

Hydroelectric power

Energy created by the movement of water, usually in dams

Hydrogen fuel cells

Devices that generate electricity using hydrogen as a fuel source

Large-scale renewable projects

Major infrastructure developments, such as wind farms or tidal barrages, designed to generate significant amounts of renewable energy

Morecambe Bay

A coastal area in Northwest England that is proposed for a tidal energy project

Nature reserve

A protected area of land or water where wildlife and natural habitats are reserved

Recycling

The process of converting waste materials into new products to reduce resource consumption and environmental impact

Renewable components

Materials used in renewable energy technology that can be reused or recycled

Renewable energy

Energy from sources that do not deplete, such as wind and solar power

Solar energy

Energy from the sun converted into electricity or heat

Sustainability

Meeting current energy needs without compromising future generations

Tidal barrage

A structure built across an estuary to generate electricity from tidal movements

Tidal energy

Electricity generated by the movement of tides

Wave energy

Power generated by capturing the movement of ocean waves

Wind energy

Electricity generated by turbines powered by wind

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

A protected landscape known for its natural beauty

Biodiversity

The variety of plant and animal life in an area

Economic development

The improvement of jobs, businesses and wealth in an area over time

Ecosystem

A community of living things and their environment

Energy security

A reliable and continuous supply of energy that meets people’s needs

Energy trilemma

The challenge of balancing energy security, affordability, and the environment

Environmental sustainability

Using natural resources in a way that doesn’t damage the environment for future generations

Infrastructure

Basic facilities and services that support a community

Marine conservation

The protection and management off ocean ecosystems and marine wildlife

Peninsula

A piece of land almost surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Renewable energy

Energy from natural sources that won’t run out

Site of Special Scientific Interest

A protected area important for wildlife, plants and geological features

Tidal barrage

A large structure built across a river or estuary that uses the movement of the tides to generate electricity

Tidal power

A form of renewable energy that uses the movement of the tides to generate electricity