Pearson Edexcel IGCSE · Geography

Economic activity and energy: Practice Questions

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

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Question 1

1 mark

Which economic sector involves the extraction of raw materials directly from the earth, such as mining, fishing, and forestry?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following describes a balanced energy mix for a country seeking to improve its energy security?

Question 3

1 mark

A key environmental disadvantage of relying heavily on non-renewable energy sources such as shale gas, compared to solar or wind power, is the increased risk of:

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following is classified as a non-renewable energy resource?

Question 5

1 mark

In modern, high-tech manufacturing (secondary industry), which location factor has become increasingly important compared to traditional heavy industry?

Question 6

2 marks

What is the primary difference between a renewable and a non-renewable energy source?

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Question 7

3 marks

State one advantage and one disadvantage of informal employment for residents of a megacity.

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Question 8

5 marks

Explain how globalisation, particularly through the use of Transnational Corporations (TNCs), has influenced the growth of the secondary sector in emerging countries.

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Question 9

3 marks

(a) State the name of the economic model that describes how the employment structure of a country changes as it develops over time. (1)

(b) Identify two reasons why the number of people employed in the secondary sector often declines in developed countries. (2)

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Question 10

5 marks

Compare and contrast the environmental advantages and disadvantages of using solar power versus using coal power to meet national energy demands.

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