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Unit 4: How can climate change and energy use be managed?

3 dot points across 3 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

What are energy and power, how are they measured, and what does energy efficiency mean?

the scientific concepts of energy and power, the units used to measure them (joules and watts), energy conversions and losses, and the meaning of energy efficiency
A focused answer to the VCE Environmental Science Unit 4 dot point on the concepts of energy and power, the units used to measure them, energy conversions and losses, and the meaning of energy efficiency, with Australian examples.
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How can energy use be managed to reduce emissions and improve sustainability?

approaches to managing energy use and reducing greenhouse gas emissions including energy efficiency, mitigation and adaptation strategies, and the transition to a low-carbon economy
A focused answer to the VCE Environmental Science Unit 4 dot point on managing energy use, reducing emissions through mitigation and adaptation, and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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What are the renewable and non-renewable energy sources and their impacts?

the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of non-renewable energy sources (fossil fuels, nuclear) and renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass)
A focused answer to the VCE Environmental Science Unit 4 dot point comparing non-renewable and renewable energy sources and their advantages and disadvantages, with Australian examples.
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