Study Fig. 1.1, which shows the proportion of energy resources used to generate electricity in the UK, 2015-2016.
Fig. 1.1
Using Fig. 1.1. only, describe the changes in the proportion of coal and natural gas used to generate electricity in the UK in 2015 and 2016. Use data to support your answer.
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Study Fig.1, which shows the past and predicted changes in the global energy mix, 1970-2040.
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Using Fig. 1 only:
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Study Fig. 6.1, which shows information about changes over time in a coal mining settlement in Germany.
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Study Fig. 6.2, which is an extract from a newspaper about the development of solar energy in Pakistan.
Using Fig. 6.2 only, explain why Pakistan is expected to develop solar energy.
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Study Fig. 6.1, which shows a map of the Nujiang River in Yunnan Province, China, showing the location of four dams built to generate hydro-electric power (HEP).
Fig. 6.1
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| Atoms of uranium are split to create electricity. | |
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| Running water turns a turbine to generate power. | |
| Strong winds blow turbines to produce electricity. | |
| Turbines are turned when the tide goes in and out. |
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Study Fig. 6.2, which shows information about the four dams on the Nujiang River which are labelled in Fig. 6.1.
| dam | height of dam (metres) |
area of reservoir (km2) |
annual value of electricity generated (billion RMB*) |
total construction cost (billion RMB) |
number of people made homeless |
| Lumadeng | 165 | 11 | 3.2 | 9.1 | 6 092 |
| Lushui | 175 | 19 | 4.0 | 8.8 | 6 190 |
| Maji | 300 | 66 | 5.9 | 18.4 | 19 830 |
| Yabiluo | 133 | 9 | 2.9 | 6.0 | 3 982 |
Fig. 6.2
Using the information in Fig. 6.2 only, describe three differences between the Maji and Yabiluo dams.
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Study Fig. 5.2, which shows a prediction for energy use per person in different parts of the world in 2030.
Using Fig. 5.2 only, describe the predicted variation in the use of energy per person in the world.
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Describe and explain the benefits and disadvantages of nuclear power.
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Describe and explain the benefits and disadvantages of renewable energy sources.
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For a country or area you have studied, describe and explain the advantages and disadvantages of its methods of energy supply.
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For a named country or area you have studied, describe the different methods which are used to supply energy.
Name of country or area .................................................................
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For a named country or area you have studied, describe and explain the importance of different sources of energy.
Name of country or area ...........................
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Energy is another important resource.
For a named country or area you have studied, describe and explain the importance of different sources of energy.
Name of country or area .....................
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For a named country or area you have studied, describe how energy is supplied.
Name of country ............................
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Study Fig. 1, which shows the proportion of energy resources used to generate electricity in the UK, 2015-2016.
Fig. 1
Suggest reasons for the changing proportion of coal used to generate electricity between 2015 and 2016.
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Study Fig.1, which shows the past and predicted changes in the global energy mix, 1970-2040.
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Suggest reasons for changes to renewables
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Explain why a country should not rely completely on fossil fuels as a source of energy.
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Study Fig. 6.2, which is an extract from a newspaper about the development of solar energy in Pakistan.
Explain why renewable sources do not provide large amounts of energy in many countries.
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Study Fig. 6.1, which shows a map of the Nujiang River in Yunnan Province, China, showing the location of four dams built to generate hydro-electric power (HEP).
Fig. 6.1
Explain why the proportion of energy generated from renewable sources is likely to increase in the future.
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Study Fig. 6.2, which shows information about the four dams on the Nujiang River which are labelled in Fig. 6.1.
| dam | height of dam (metres) |
area of reservoir (km2) |
annual value of electricity generated (billion RMB*) |
total construction cost (billion RMB) |
number of people made homeless |
| Lumadeng | 165 | 11 | 3.2 | 9.1 | 6 092 |
| Lushui | 175 | 19 | 4.0 | 8.8 | 6 190 |
| Maji | 300 | 66 | 5.9 | 18.4 | 19 830 |
| Yabiluo | 133 | 9 | 2.9 | 6.0 | 3 982 |
Fig. 6.2
Suggest why the building of dams to generate HEP along the Nujiang River may cause problems for people and the natural environment in the area.
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Study Fig. 5.2 (Insert), which shows a prediction for energy use per person in different parts of the world in 2030.
Explain why some parts of the world use large amounts of energy per person.
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