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Energy - Production, Security & Managment (Edexcel IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Exam code: 4GE1

37 mins9 questions
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1a
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Study Figure 4 which shows four sources of clean renewable energy.

 

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Clean renewable energy is

  • energy from polluting and inexhaustible sources

  • energy from non-polluting and inexhaustible sources

  • energy from non-polluting and exhaustible sources

  • energy from polluting and exhaustible sources

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(i) Which one of the four sources shown in Figure 4 is used to generate energy both onshore and offshore?

(1)

(ii) For one of the other three sources, suggest why it cannot be used to generate energy everywhere

(2)

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State one example of a renewable energy resource.

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State one example of a non-renewable energy resource.

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(i) What is meant by the term energy efficiency?

(2)

(ii) Outline two reasons why energy efficiency is needed.

(4)

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Explain why some countries have an energy gap.

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Explain two reasons why the production of energy varies between countries.

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Study Figure 1b below.

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Suggest one reason for the projected increase in energy demand in Asia.

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Explain two reasons why energy demand varies globally.

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For a named developing or emerging country, explain two ways the increasing demand for energy has created problems.

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For a named developing or emerging country, explain two ways energy resources have been managed in a sustainable way.

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