Cambridge IGCSE · Geography (0460)

Energy: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Energy.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which renewable energy source relies on the natural heat stored within the Earth?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following best explains why wave power is currently less widely used than wind power globally?

Question 3

1 mark

Evaluate the following energy data for Country X:
Oil: 45%, Natural Gas: 30%, Coal: 15%, Renewables: 10%.
What is the primary economic risk associated with this energy mix for a country with no domestic fossil fuel reserves?

Question 4

1 mark

What is a major disadvantage associated with the use of nuclear power for generating electricity?

Question 5

1 mark

A country has a high annual rainfall and a mountainous landscape with steep-sided valleys. Which energy source is this nation best suited to develop?

Question 6

2 marks

Identify the specific renewable energy source that converts the kinetic energy of ocean waves into electricity.

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Question 7

3 marks

Describe one potential social disadvantage for local communities when a large hydro-electric power (HEP) dam is constructed.

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Question 8

6 marks

Discuss how technological advancements in energy storage might solve the main limitation of solar and wind power.

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Question 9

2 marks

Describe two different types of renewable energy supplies that utilize the movement of water to generate electricity.

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Question 10

4 marks

The following data shows the energy consumption of a city in 2023:
Residential: 35%
Industrial: 45%
Transport: 15%
Commercial: 5%
(a) Suggest two reasons why the industrial sector consumes the largest proportion of energy in many urban areas.
(b) Explain how energy conservation measures in the residential sector can help reduce a country’s overall carbon footprint.

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