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

Exam code: 4GE1

1 hour25 questions
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1a
1 mark

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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1b
1 mark

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

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1c
2 marks

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

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2
1 mark

State one example of a renewable energy resource.

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3
1 mark

State one example of a non-renewable energy resource.

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4
2 marks

What is meant by the term energy efficiency?

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5
1 mark

Identify one advantage of using solar energy.

  • Many turbines are needed

  • Could also protect coastlines from erosion.

  • Can be used in most areas of the world.

  • The waste can be recycled.

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6
1 mark

Define the term geothermal energy.

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7
1 mark

Identify the correct definition of the term energy gap.

  • The difference between renewable and non-renewable energy use.

  • The difference between a country’s energy demand and its ability to produce it.

  • The difference between production of energy ten years ago and today

  • The difference between energy imports and population growth.

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8
1 mark

Define the term energy gap.

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9a
1 mark

Identify one advantage of using geothermal energy as a source of energy.

  • It uses the power of the sun.

  • It uses the power of the wind.

  • It is a type of non-renewable energy.

  • It is a type of renewable energy.

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9b
1 mark

Define the term renewable energy.

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10
1 mark

Identify one way to make transport more sustainable.

  • increasing the use of powerful petrol engines

  • increasing air travel routes.

  • increasing the use of electric battery technology

  • increasing the size of motorways.

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11a
1 mark

Identify one disadvantage of using natural gas as a source of energy.

  • There is an infinite supply.

  • It is easy to export.

  • It is a renewable energy source.

  • Burning it releases CO2.

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11b
1 mark

Define the term non-renewable energy.

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1
4 marks

Explain two reasons why energy efficiency is needed.

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2a
4 marks

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

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2b
3 marks

Study Figure 1b below.

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

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3
4 marks

Explain two reasons why energy demand varies globally.

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4
4 marks

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

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5
4 marks

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

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6
4 marks

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using hydroelectric power (HEP) to generate electricity.

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7
4 marks

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using solar panels to generate electricity.

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8
4 marks

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using non-renewable energy sources to generate electricity.

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9
4 marks

For a named developed country, explain two ways it has tried to increase energy security.

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10
3 marks

Study Figure 1b.

Suggest one possible reason for a change in the energy mix shown

Stacked area chart showing Denmark's energy mix from 2000 to 2020, with increased wind and reduced coal, oil, and gas usage.

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11
4 marks

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using renewable energy sources to generate electricity.

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12
4 marks

Explain two factors that affect global energy demand.

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1
8 marks

Study Figure 1c.

Analyse the reasons for differences in the energy mix of these two regions.

You must refer to the resource in your answer.

Two pie charts compare the 2020 energy mix of Africa and the EU; Africa relies on gas, while the EU uses oil significantly more.

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2
8 marks

Study Figure 1c.

Analyse the possible reasons for changes in global energy consumption.

You must refer to the resource in your answer

Stacked area chart showing global fossil fuel consumption from 1981 to 2021 in TWh, with gas, oil, and coal usage each increasing over time.

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