GCSEGeographyEdexcelGeography AExam Questions6. Resource Management6.2 Energy Resource Management

Energy Resource Management (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Exam Questions

Exam code: 1GA0

1 hour15 questions
1a2 marks

The carbon footprint measures the amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by human activities.

Study Figure 4 below

Carbon footprint measured in tonnes per person per year for selected countries
Carbon footprint measured in tonnes per person per year for selected countries

Complete Figure 4 by plotting the data in the table below

Country

Carbon footprint (tonnes per person per year)

Germany

10.0

France

6.5

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1b1 mark

Identify the country with a carbon footprint of 15.7 tonnes per person per year.

  • Canada

  • Malaysia

  • Poland

  • United Kingdom

Choose your answer

1c1 mark

Calculate the range in the carbon footprint shown on Figure 4

............................................................. tonnes per person per year

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1d2 marks

Suggest one reason for the differences in carbon footprint shown on Figure 4.

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22 marks

State two disadvantages of fracking as a way of reducing energy shortages.

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34 marks

Explain two ways a named developed country has attempted to manage its energy resources in a sustainable way.

Named developed country

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48 marks

Assess the reasons why individuals and organisations may have different views about the sustainable use of energy resources.

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52 marks

The environment provides natural resources that can be used to meet human needs

Explain one reason why fossil fuels are non-renewable.

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61 mark

Define the term energy mix

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7a1 mark

Different resources are being developed to meet the growing demand for energy

Study Figure 4

Past and predicted global consumption (quadrillion Btu) of energy resources, 1990–20
Past and predicted global consumption (quadrillion Btu) of energy resources, 1990–20

Identify the energy resource that had a consumption of 100 quadrillion Btu in 2005.

  • natural gas

  • oil

  • renewables

  • uranium

Choose your answer

7b1 mark

Calculate the increase in consumption of coal (quadrillion Btu) between 1990 and 2020.

  • 30

  • 70

  • 110

  • 150

Choose your answer

7c1 mark

Name the energy resource with a predicted increase of 30 quadrillion Btu.

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7d1 mark

State one possible reason for the predicted trend in consumption of renewables between 2020 and 2040.

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83 marks

Describe one method that could be used to collect different views about the sustainable use of energy resources.

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94 marks

Explain two reasons why the global demand for energy has increased over the last 100 years.

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108 marks

Evaluate the extent to which fracking can meet the future demand for energy

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111 mark

Renewable and non-renewable resources are being developed to meet the growing demand for energy.

Identify the correct definition of non-renewable energy.

  • Energy from sources that cannot be reused or replenished

  • Energy from artificially produced materials

  • Energy from supplies that will never run out

  • Energy from resources that do not contain carbon

Choose your answer

121 mark

Define the term hydro-electric power.

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134 marks

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for the environment of using uranium to generate electricity.

Advantage___________________________________________________

Disadvantage_________________________________________________

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14a1 mark

Study Figure 4a and Figure 4b

Information about the development of fracking in the UK
Information about the development of fracking in the UK
The result from a survey of UK residents who were asked, ‘Would you b
The result from a survey of UK residents who were asked, ‘Would you b

State one advantage of fracking.

Only use evidence from Figure 4a in your answer

How did you do?

14b1 mark

Identify the percentage (%) of UK residents in Figure 4b who are in favour of fracking in their local area.

  • 20%

  • 40%

  • 60%

  • 80%

Choose your answer

14c4 marks

Suggest one reason for the viewpoint held by the majority of the residents who took part in the survey.

Only use evidence from Figures 4a and 4b in your answer.

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158 marks

Assess the following statement.

The aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions is the main reason why countries are developing renewable energy resources.

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