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O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/23 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q68 Marks

Study Fig. 6.1, which shows sources of energy. [Figure 6.1]

  1. (a)(i)How many non-renewable energy sources are shown on Fig. 6.1?[1]
  2. (a)(ii)Name: • a renewable energy source that emits carbon dioxide (during use) • a fossil fuel.[2]
  3. (b)(i)Define a biofuel.[1]
  4. (b)(ii)Define geothermal energy.[1]
  5. (b)(iii)State one disadvantage of solar power.[1]
  6. (c)Suggest why the following groups of people would be against a new hydro-electric scheme: • wildlife conservationists • tourists visiting the area.[2]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [1] 3
  2. [2] Biofuel
  3. Wood
  4. Oil
  5. Coal
  6. Natural gas
  7. [1] Crop / plant grown as fuel / vegetable oil
  8. [1] Energy from inside the earth
  9. Heat from magma
  10. [1] Cannot use it at night
  11. Limited by cloudy conditions
  12. [2] Water flow disrupted / reduced downstream
  13. Fish movement stopped by dam
  14. Habitats flooded
  15. Habitats destroyed by construction
  16. Construction noise disturbs wildlife
  17. Visual pollution of dam wall
  18. Noise / traffic during construction
  19. Routes cut by the new lake
  20. Crowds due to new water facilities

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Topic
Economic development, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 6.

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