Oxford AQA International A-level · Geography (9635)

Energy security: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Energy security.

9 questions23 marksFree, no account
Question 1
1 mark

Which energy source is considered a renewable flow resource?

Question 2
1 mark

In the context of an energy mix, why might a country choose to increase its proportion of nuclear power?

Question 3
1 mark

Which of the following best explains the geopolitical risk associated with 'energy pathways'?

Question 4
1 mark

Which of the following is classified as a secondary energy source?

Question 5
1 mark

What is the primary role of Transnational Corporations (TNCs) in the global energy industry?

Question 6
3 marks

Distinguish between primary and secondary energy sources.

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

Question 7
4 marks

Briefly describe one environmental impact associated with the development of major coal fields.

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

Question 8
6 marks

How do Transnational Corporations (TNCs) influence the energy security of the countries in which they operate?

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

Question 9
5 marks

(a) Discuss the role of transnational corporations (TNCs) in the exploration and distribution of energy resources in a globalising world.
(b) Briefly explain how the energy mix of a country might change as it transitions from a developing to a developed economy.

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

* The content provided by thinka is generated by AI and may not always be accurate or up-to-date. Please use it as a supplementary resource and verify with official materials.

You've seen the model answer. Now get yours marked.

This page can show you how a good answer looks. It cannot tell you what your answer was missing. thinka marks your written work against the real mark scheme in about 15 seconds.

Want more questions like these? Get a fresh set on this topic, graded as you go.

Practice More