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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 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)