Study Fig.1, which shows the past and projected energy consumption for selected regions.
Fig 1
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Using Fig. 1 only:
Name the region that is predicted to experience the largest increase in energy consumption ……………………..
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Name the region that has decreased their energy consumption …………………
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Using Fig. 2.1 only, compare the past and projected energy consumption in Africa and Asia
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Table 5.1 shows energy consumption in the USA in 2007 and 2016.
Table 5.1
Source of energy | Uses | Percentage of total energy consumption | |
2007 | 2016 | ||
Biomass | heating, electricity, transport | 3.6 | 4.9 |
Coal | electricity, manufacturing | 22.9 | 14.6 |
Geothermal | heating, electricity | 0.5 | 0.2 |
Hydroelectricity | electricity | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Natural gas | electricity, manufacturing | 23.3 | 29.2 |
Oil | transport, manufacturing | 37.5 | 36.9 |
Solar | light, heating, electricity | 0.6 | 0.7 |
Uranium | electricity | 8.7 | 8.6 |
Wind | electricity | 0.5 | 2.4 |
Describe the changes in non-renewable energy consumption shown in Table 5.1.
Using evidence from Table 5.1, suggest why it is difficult to reduce consumption of non-renewable energy sources.
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Explain the importance of fuelwood to people in many countries.
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In 2017, 36% of Germany’s electricity was generated from renewable energy sources and 64% from non-renewable sources and nuclear power. Plot this information in Fig. 4.1 and complete the key.
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Table 4.1 shows electricity generation in Germany for the whole of 2017 and for one week in that year. The figures show the percentage of electricity generated from each source.
Using evidence from Table 4.1, suggest possible reasons why the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources was greater for the week shown than for the whole year.
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Describe the advantages of using nuclear power to generate electricity.
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Fig. 6.1 shows a power station generating electricity in Germany.
Fig. 6.1
Name one fossil fuel that is used in power stations.
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3 marksFig. 6.1 shows a power station generating electricity in Germany.
Using Fig. 6.1, describe the power station and its location. Refer to buildings and location.
buildings ............................................................................... location .................................................................................
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Fig. 6.1 shows a power station generating electricity in Germany.
Using evidence from Fig. 6.1, explain the reasons for the location of the power station.
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2 marksFig. 6.1 shows a power station generating electricity in Germany.
Using evidence from Fig. 6.1, suggest two problems that the power station might cause for the local natural environment.
1 ............................................................................................
2 ............................................................................................
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Which two of the following are non-renewable fuels? Tick (✓) only two boxes below.
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geothermal |
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oil |
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wind |
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biofuels |
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solar |
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natural gas |
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wave power |
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tidal power |
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Suggest reasons for the overall increase in energy consumption
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Nuclear power divides people’s opinions. Some people are for its development and other people are against it. Suggest why people are for and against nuclear power.
For
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Against
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