AQA GEOG 1: Human Option Energy Revision Questions

Types of energy
Explain the meanings of the following terms: stock (2) flow (2) Explain the meaning of: renewable energy (2) fossil fuels (2) Outline the differences between hydroelectric and nuclear power (4) Outline the advantages of renewable energy resources (5) Distinguish between primary and secondary energy (4)

The primary energy mix considered in a national context

Comment on the trends in energy resource and population that are shown in Figure A (4) Comment on the primary energy mix of a named country (6) Outline the contribution that stocks make to the UKs primary energy mix (5) How does the UKs primary energy mix compare with that shown in Figure D (5) Assess the future potential of renewable sources of energy as major contributors to the UKs primary energy supply (15)

Global patterns of energy supply, consumption and trade

Outline the connections that exist between the use of energy resources and economic development (4) For one non-renewable source of energy, summarise features of world trade in the commodity (5)

Contrasting examples of approaches to managing energy supply and demand

Examine the reasons why the development of small-scale renewable energy projects are more sustainable than large scale projects in an area like the Lake District (6) Discuss advantages and disadvantages of two contrasting approaches to managing energy (15)

The role of TNCs in world energy production and distribution

Examine the role of transnational companies in the production and distribution of energy at the global scale (15) Comment on the role of transnational corporations in world energy production (15)

The geopolitics of energy: conflict and cooperation in world affairs

To what extent is the global supply of energy dependent on co-operation between different countries? (15)

The use of fossil fuels: acid rain, the potential exhaustion of fossil fuels
Compare the pattern of energy production in Country A with that in Country B and comment on the contribution each is making to global warming (5) Describe and explain the impact of the use of fossil fuels on the environment (15) In 2007, it was predicted that oil reserves would last a further 41.6 years. Explain why oil reserves may be exhausted in this time. (5)

The environmental impact of energy production: Fuelwood gathering and nuclear power and its management
With reference to one or more schemes, explain the benefits of using appropriate technology to generate power in less developed countries (6) Explain the importance of bio-mass, including fuelwood, as a source of energy in developing countries (4) Describe the environmental impacts of fuelwood gathering (4) Comment on the advantages and disadvantages of using biomass as a source of energy (6) To what extent are the trends shown in Figure A compatible with sustainable development (7) Discuss the environmental impacts related to the production and use of one or more sources of nonrenewable energy you have studied (15) Discuss the view that nuclear power can be managed so that it is an environmentally sustainable source of energy (15)

The potential for sustainable energy supply and consumption

Assess the contribution of renewable sources of energy in reducing the impact of domestic energy use on the environment (5) Summarise the factors affecting the location of wind farms (6) Assess the future potential of renewable sources of energy as major contributors to the UKs primary energy supply (15) Some housing and transport systems in the UK are being designed to reduce energy use. Discuss the importance of such schemes is reducing the countrys contribution to global warming (15) Discuss how transport can be designed to be more sustainable (15) Examine the extent to which appropriate technology can ensure sustainable development of energy (15)