South-east Asia - Thailand: a different world

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Describe what a day without energy would be like

There is only natural daylight and natural heat, so it is darker and colder. You would not be able to cook food or use vehicles that use fuels. A lot of things would be impossible without energy.

What does 'engine of prosperity' mean? (prosperity=welvaart)

The high level of development and prosperity in the Netherlands thanks to fossil fuels.

What does 'engine of prosperity' mean? (prosperity=welvaart)

The high level of development and prosperity in the Netherlands thanks to fossil fuels.
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What two conclusions can you draw from this picture

1 natural gas is the main source of energy in the Netherlands
2 fossil fuels are a more important source for energy than sustainable sources

How is energy consumption in the Netherlands similair to world energy consumption

Fossil fuels are more important than sustainable energy.

How does energy consumption in the Netherlands differ from world energy consumption

In the Netherlands, natural gas is the main energy source. On a global scale, oil is the main source.

How does photsynthesis affect the amount of carbon dioxide in the air

The level of CO2 decreases

In what three ways do people influence the amount of carbon dioxide?

1.  burning fossil fuels
2. Deforestation
3. Breathing

Three froms where carbon can be stored

1. Oil
2. Limestone
3. Coal

Describe how humans 'contribute to the carbon cycle

People contribute by burning fossil fuels and growing crops (CO2 in photosynthesis).

What effect does carbon dioxide have on the atmosphere?

It retains heat from the sun.

What is the cause of the enhanced greenhouse effect?

The burning of fossil fuels, which increases the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.

What is special about the current climate change?

It is caused by the enhanced greenhouse effect – in other words: by people.

What consequence of climate change is shown in the photo?

Melting of the ice cap at the north pole

The flood risk is increasing due to the extraction of natural gas. Explain why

Gas extraction is causing earthquakes. Earthquakes can damage dikes. Gas extraction is also causing subsidence.

The flood risk is increasing due to the extraction of natural gas. Explain why

Gas extraction is causing earthquakes. Earthquakes can damage dikes. Gas extraction is also causing subsidence.

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