Exam code: 9GE0
Study Figure 4a
Figure 4a
Actual and forecast changes in oil production in Canada from 2010 to 2030
Unconventional oil reserves include tar sands, oil shale and deep water oil.
Explain one possible consequence of the changes in unconventional oil production.
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Study Figure 4a
Figure 4a
Biofuel production in Brazil, the world's second largest producer, 2000–2016
Explain one impact of the changes in biofuel production in Brazil on the carbon cycle.
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Study Figure 4.
Suggest one reason for the differences in the growth of electricity generated from solar power.
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Study Figure 4a.
Explain one possible impact on local communities of the development of onshore wind farms.
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Study Figure 1, which compares energy use in the USA and France.
Figure 1: Energy use in the USA and France
Indicator | USA | France |
|---|---|---|
Total energy consumption | 2,224 mtoe | 243 mtoe |
Population | 334 million | 65.6 million |
Climate | extremes of heat and cold | more temperate |
Suggest one reason why total energy consumption is much higher in the USA than in France.
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Study Figure 1, which shows changes in the UK's electricity mix.
Suggest one reason for the fall in the use of coal shown.
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Explain why the level of economic development affects the energy mix of countries.
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Explain why the energy mix of countries varies.
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Explain how energy pathways help to resolve mismatches between energy supply and demand.
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Explain how physical factors affect a country's ability to use renewable energy.
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Explain why some countries are more energy secure than others.
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Explain the role of different players in meeting the global demand for energy.
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Explain why some countries are increasingly turning to unconventional fossil fuels to meet energy demand.
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Assess the importance of renewable energy in reducing the risks of further planetary warming.
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Evaluate the extent to which today's increasing demand for energy is the most important factor modifying the carbon cycle.
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Assess how successful different countries have been in achieving energy security.
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Evaluate the view that renewable energy is the best way to meet the world's growing demand for energy.
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