O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/22 · May/June 2014 · Q38 Marks
Study Fig. 4, information about nuclear power in Bangladesh.
- (a)(i)How many megawatts (MW) of electricity will be produced at the Rooppur power station?[1]
- (a)(ii)Give an advantage, from Fig. 4, of uranium fuel over fossil fuel.[1]
- (a)(iii)Give two ways in which Russia is contributing to the power station project.[2]
- (b)(i)By how much did electricity demand exceed supply, on March 7, 2011?[1]
- (b)(ii)Suggest why the shortage of electricity is greater during the summer.[1]
- (b)(iii)Due to the shortage of electricity there are times when there is no power available. Suggest two problems this causes in factories.[2]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2014). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (a) (i) 2000
- [1] (ii) Stable price
- Only small amount of uranium is needed
- [2] (iii) Expertise/experience
- Fuel/uranium supply
- Money/finance
- [1] (b) (i) 1150MW/29.87%
- [1] (ii) Air conditioning
- Fans
- Refrigeration needs more power
- [2] (iii) Machines stop working
- Lights go off
- Output is reduced
- Sudden stop is dangerous for workers
- When energy is used for heating everything cools down
- Takes time to get everything up and running again
- Still have to pay workers/costs but no income
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