2. The pie chart opposite displays information on Ireland’s usage of non-renewable energy sources and renewable energy sources in 2018. Attempt the questions below.
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When examining a pie chart, make sure to pay attention to the legend with it. Take the information exactly from the pie chart.
(i) Give an explanation of the two terms highlighted in the statement above. Non-renewable energy sources:
Renewable energy sources:
(ii) Place each resource listed on the pie chart under the correct heading in the table below. Non-renewable
Renewable
(iii) To the nearest whole number, what percentage of Ireland’s energy comes from non-renewable energy, according to the pie chart?
(iv) What is the largest renewable energy source used, according to the pie chart?
(v) What is the largest non-renewable energy source used to create energy, according to the pie chart?
(vi) Explain one negative impact the use of non-renewable energy sources can have on the environment.
(v) The government has placed an extra tax on households that still burn non-renewable solid fuel such as coal or peat.
How might this tax discourage people from using non-renewable solid fuels?