ENERGY ISSUES – Sample Q Paper 1

(a) Explain the meaning of:

(i) renewable energy(ii) fossil fuels. (4)

(b) Study Figure 8, energy production in two countries, 1994.

Compare the pattern of energy production in Country A with that in Country B, andcomment on the contribution each is making to global warming. (5)

(c) With reference to one or more schemes, explain the benefits of using appropriatetechnology to generate power in less developed countries. (6)

(d) Some housing and transport systems in the United Kingdom are being designed toreduce energy use.Discuss how the importance of such schemes is reducing the country’s contribution toglobal warming. (15)

ENERGY ISSUES – Sample Q Paper 2

a) Study Figure 9 and Figures 10(a) and 10(b) which give details of therenewable energy generated as a percentage of total electricity in the UK,1990 to 2005.

Describe the changes in the UK’s generation of electricity from renewable sources between 1990 and 2005 and suggest why these changes tookplace. (6)

(b) Some communities in this country have welcomed the development of wind farms in their local areas. Others have resisted the building of wind farms.

Suggest reasons for these different attitudes. (5)

(c) Name a major transnational corporation involved in energy productionand/or distribution. Outline its role in a range of countries at different stagesof development. (4)

(d) With reference to any two countries compare their attempts to manage thesupply of energy to meet their long term needs. (15)

ENERGY ISSUES – June 2009

(a) Figure 9a shows an apartment block in Manchester, whilst Figure 9b is an extractfrom a geographical periodical.

(a) (i) Outline how energy for the apartments shown in Figure 9a is provided in asustainable way. (4)

(a) (ii) Study Figure 9b. Assess the contribution of the methods of producing energydescribed in (a)(i) in reducing the impact of domestic energy use on the environment. (5)

(b) Summarise the factors affecting the location of wind farms. (6)

(c) Describe and explain the impact of the use of fossil fuels on the environment. (15)

ENERGY ISSUES – Jan 2010

(a) Study Figure 12 which shows world energy production by country in 2002.

(a) (i) Describe the pattern shown in Figure 12. (4)

(ii) Study Figure 13 which shows world energy consumption in 2002.

(ii) Analyse the relationship between Figure 12 and Figure 13. (6)

(b) Outline the advantages of renewable energy resources. (5)

(c) To what extent is the global supply of energy dependent on co-operation between countries? (15)

ENERGY ISSUES – June 2010

(a) (i) Distinguish between primary and secondary energy. (4)

(a) (ii) Study Figure 8 which shows the energy mix for electricity production in the United Kingdom from 1990 to 2004.

(a) (ii) Describe and suggest reasons for the changes shown in Figure 8. (6)

(b) For one non-renewable source of energy, summarise features of world trade in the commodity.

(5)

(c) Discuss advantages and disadvantages of two contrasting approaches to managing energy.

(15)

ENERGY ISSUES – Jan 2011

(a) Study Figure 12 which shows the percentage distribution of proven oil reserves in 1987, 1997 and 2007.

Figure 12

a) (i) Summarise the changes shown in Figure 12. (4 Marks)

(a) (ii) In 2007, it was predicted that oil reserves would last a further 41.6 years. Explain why oil reserves may be exhausted in this time. (5 marks)

(b) Comment on the advantages and disadvantages of using biomass as a source of energy. (6 marks)

(c) Discuss the view that nuclear power can be managed so that it is an environmentally sustainable source of energy. (15 marks)

ENERGY ISSUES – June 2011

(a) Study Figure 9, taken from a recent geographical magazine, which relates to the importance of bio-mass, including fuelwood, as a source of energy.

(a) (i) With reference to Figure 9, explain the importance of bio-mass, including fuelwood, as a source of energy in developing countries. ( 4 marks)

(a) (ii) Describe environmental impacts of fuelwood gathering. (4 marks)

(b) Study Figure 10 which is an extract taken in September 2009 from the website of BP, a transnational corporation.

Figure 10

b.) Using Figure 10 and your own knowledge, comment on the role of transnational corporations in world energy production. (7 marks)

(c) Discuss how transport can be designed to be more sustainable. (15 Marks)

ENERGY ISSUES – Jan 2012

a.) Distinguish between primary and secondary energy. (4 marks)

b.) Comment on the primary energy mix of a named country. (6 marks)

c.) Study Figure 12which is a newspaper extract about oil exploration in the arctic

Describe how Figure 12 illustrates conflict in world energy affairs (5 marks)

d.) Examine the extent to which appropriate technology can ensure sustainable development of energy (15 marks)

ENERGY ISSUES – June 2012

a.) Study Figure 12 which shows domestic energy consumption in the UK from 1970 to 2008

Describe the trends shown in Figure 12. ( 4 marks)

b.) Explain how attempts have been made to reduce energy consumption in workplaces. (5 marks)

c.) Study Figure 13 which is an extract from a newspaper about an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.

With reference to Figure 13, comment on the environmental impact of extracting oil. (6 marks)

d.) To what extent does renewable energy provide the potential for sustainable energy supply and consumption? (15 marks)

ENERGY ISSUES – Jan 2013(a) Figure 11 shows the primary energy mix of Brazil, China and France.

(a) (i) Summarise contrasts in the primary energy mix shown in Figure 11. [4 marks]

(a) (ii) For either Brazil or China or France, outline one or more issues likely to result from the energy mix. [3 marks]

(b) Figure 12 shows heat loss from the front of terraced housing.

(b) (i) Describe the pattern of heat loss shown in Figure 12. [3 marks]

(b) (ii) Explain how homes may be designed and/or adapted to conserve energy. [5 marks]

(c) With reference to case studies at a national scale, comment on two contrasting approaches to managing the demand for energy. [15 marks]

ENERGY ISSUES – June 2013(a) Define the term ‘renewable energy’. [2 marks]

(b) (i) Study Figure 9 which shows the percentages of electricity provided by renewable sources in selected countries in 2009.

Describe the information shown in Figure 9. [ 3 marks]

(b) (ii) Study Figure 10 which describes wave energy and tidal energy in the UK in 2011.

With the help of Figure 10, summarise issues associated with the development of wave energy and tidal energy. [5 marks]

(c) Comment on the effects of acid rain. [5 marks]

(d) For one or more type(s) of energy, describe and comment on global patterns of supply, consumption and trade. [15 marks]

ENERGY ISSUES – June 2014

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