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O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/22 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q68 Marks

Study Fig. 9, which shows coal-fired power stations in Great Britain. [Figure 9]

  1. (a)(i)How many coal-fired power stations are shown in Scotland?[1]
  2. (a)(ii)Which coal-fired power station is furthest south?[1]
  3. (b)Describe the distribution of the small coal-fired power stations, indicated by Son Fig. 9.[3]
  4. (c)(i)What is the capacity of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station?[1]
  5. (c)(ii)Complete Fig. 9 to show that Longannet power station has a capacity of 2300 megawatts.[1]
  6. (c)(iii)Which power station has the largest capacity?[1]

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Mark scheme

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  1. [1] (a)(i) 2
  2. [1] (a)(ii) Kings North
  3. [3] (b) Most/5 in England OR 2 in Wales OR 1 in Scotland OR (East) coast OR South Wales OR Inland in England OR 1 near capital city
  4. [1] (c)(i) 2000 megawatts
  5. [1] (c)(ii) Completion of Fig. 10
  6. [1] (c)(iii) Drax

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Topic
Economic development, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 6.

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