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Describe the formation of oil.
See it on the paper →Suggest three reasons why oil is an important energy resource in Nigeria. Boece
See it on the paper →Describe the formation of coal.
See it on the paper →Describe the formation of coal.
See it on the paper →Describe the formation of coal.
See it on the paper →State three types of fossil fuel. (ii)
See it on the paper →State three types of fossil fuel. (ii)
See it on the paper →Describe the formation of oil.
See it on the paper →State the name of one other fossil fuel.
See it on the paper →Describe how this anaerobic digester is used to generate electricity. Use the diagram to support your answer.
See it on the paper →State one way the processed organic waste can be used by the local population.
See it on the paper →The anaerobic digester uses human waste from toilets. Suggest how using anaerobic digesters reduces the spread of disease.
See it on the paper →To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
See it on the paper →Describe the formation of oil.
See it on the paper →Coal is a fossil fuel. Describe the formation of coal.
See it on the paper →Many candidates knew that coal was formed from vegetation or mentioned peat. The majority also knew that the process took millions of years; some could have added that both a high temperature and pressure were also needed in its formation.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0680/11 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
Many candidates knew that coal was formed from vegetation or mentioned peat. The majority also knew that the process took millions of years; some could have added that both a high temperature and pressure were also needed in its formation.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0680/13 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
Most knew what fossil fuels were but many stated gas instead of natural gas and so missed out on full credit. Some weaker candidates described what fossils were – the remains of plants or animals from long ago – or stated two or three types of fuel derived from oil.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0680/21 Q3(b)(ii) (Cambridge)
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