IGCSE Geog: 3.5 Energy

Demand for energy continues to grow as people's level of development grows across the world.

• True

• False

Which of these types of energy is most commonly used in rural areas in LICs

• HEP

• Fuelwood

• Biofuel

• Oil

Energy that can not be reproduced

in the time that it takes to consume it e.g. coal.

• Renewable Engery

• Non-renewable energy

Energy that is naturally occurring and potentially infinite e.g. solar and wind

• Renewable energy

• Non-renewable energy

Which of the following is not a fossil fuel.

• OIl

• Gas

• Coal

• Nuclear

Which of the following are advantages of nuclear power.

• Its cheaper than coal, oil or gas to produce.

• it produces waste that is dangerous for hundreds of thousands of years.

• The set-up costs of nuclear power is incredibly expensive

• Nuclear power can produce a constant energy output one up and running, without the need to shut down for long periods of time.

Which of the following are disadvantages of nuclear power.

• Nuclear power stations need huge amounts of water for their cooling systems.

• There have been several nuclear incidents causing huge environmental problems e.g. Fukishima in Japan

• Power stations may be a target for terrorism.

• Nuclear power does not release much carbon into the atmosphere

Which of the following are negative social impacts of fuelwood use is LEDCs

• Respiratory illnesses e.g. lung cancer

• Deforestation

• Increased risk of fires

• Young women often have to walk long distances to collect fuelwood, this is time-consuming and often means they miss out on school or leisure time.

Which of these non-renewable energy sources uses the energy generated by freshwater rivers to create power.

• Wave and tidal

• Biofuel

• Solar

• Hydroelectric power

A renewable energy source that makes use of organic waste to create power is known as.

• Tidal and wave

• Solar

• Biofuel

• Wind