O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/22 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q28 Marks
Study Fig. 2, which shows energy use per person in selected countries.
- (a)(i)Complete Fig. 2 to show that Finland has energy use of 6.0 tonnes of oil equivalent per person.[1]
- (a)(ii)Suggest why a country with a hot and dry environment, such as Saudi Arabia (an MEDC), could have high energy consumption per person.[2]
- (b)(i)Which graph shows the smallest variation in electricity usage? Circle your answer below. Residential Commercial (shops and offices) Industrial[1]
- (b)(ii)Describe the electricity use pattern shown on the commercial graph.[2]
- (b)(iii)Suggest reasons for the variation shown on the residential graph.[2]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2015). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (a) (i) Correct completion of graph
- [2] (a) (ii) Air conditioning/fans
- Refrigeration needs more power
- Desalination of water supply
- Transportation of water
- Electric pumps for irrigation
- High standard of living/use of more appliances/cars/machines/technology
- Industrial/manufacturing
- [1] (b) (i) Industrial
- [2] (b) (ii) Large summer/mid-year peak
- Fluctuates/stays low/smaller peak in winter/end of year/beginning of year
- Fluctuates between 100 and 130 billion kilowatt hours
- [2] (b) (iii) Summer peak due to air conditioning
- Winter peak due to heating
- Lower use in periods of moderate temperature
- Lower peak in 2009 as less hot summer
- Lower winter peak in 11–12 as less cold winter
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