0460.10.4.01 — renewable: biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric power (HEP), solar, tidal, wave, wind: past paper questions
Real questions on 0460.10.4.01 — renewable: biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric power (hep), solar, tidal, wave, wind
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- 0460/12 · May/June 2025 · Q5c[7]
For a named country you have studied, explain how energy is supplied. Name of country
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2025 · Q6a(i)[1]
What is meant by the term renewable energy?
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2025 · Q6a(ii)[1]
Name a source of renewable energy.
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2025 · Q6b[3]
Fig. 6.1 (Insert) shows the proportion of the total energy produced from renewable sources in different countries. Using Fig. 6.1, describe the variation in renewable energy production.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2024 · Q6c[7]
For a named country or area you have studied, describe the importance of the different methods which are used to supply energy. Name of country or area
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2024 · Q4a[2]
Study Fig. 4.1 (Insert), a cartoon about energy production. Suggest two messages that the cartoon is saying about energy production. message message
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2024 · Q4c(i)[3]
Describe the site and its layout.
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2024 · Q4c(ii)[1]
Using Fig. 4.3, suggest one disadvantage of using this site for solar power production. ,
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · October/November 2022 · Q1a(i)[1]
Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: feature A
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · October/November 2022 · Q1a(ii)[1]
Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: feature B
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · October/November 2022 · Q1a(iii)[1]
Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: the name of river C
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · October/November 2022 · Q1a(iv)[1]
Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: the land use at D
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · October/November 2022 · Q1a(v)[1]
Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: the height above sea level of the spot height (survey height) at E.
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · October/November 2022 · Q1b(i)[1]
Using the map extract, measure the distance along the A760 from the parking in grid square 2158 to the parking in grid square 2357.
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · October/November 2022 · Q1b(ii)[1]
Measure the bearing from the parking in grid square 2158 to the parking in grid square 2357.
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · October/November 2022 · Q5a[2]
Identify the two energy sources shown in Fig. 5.1.
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · October/November 2022 · Q5b[3]
Suggest three different reasons why some countries do not choose the energy sources shown in Fig. 5.1 to meet their future energy demands.
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · October/November 2022 · Q5c[3]
Fig. 5.2 shows the percentage of electricity generated by oil in countries of different incomes. 30 25 20 percentage of electricity 15 generated 10 low income 5 high income 0 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 year Fig. 5.2 Using Fig. 5.2, compare the overall trends for high- and low-income countries. Ti...
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2021 · Q5c[7]
For a named country or area you have studied, explain how sufficient water is supplied for domestic use. Name of country or area
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · February/March 2021 · Q6a(i)[1]
Tick (3) the one statement in the table below which describes how HEP is generated. Tick (3) Atoms of uranium are split to create electricity. Coal is burnt to produce steam which is used in the power station. Running water turns a turbine to generate power. Strong winds blow turbines to produce electricity. Turbines a...
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What examiners said
Various case studies were used in response to this question. Examples included Iceland, China, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Kenya. Energy types varied according to the country but there were many references to gas, oil, HEP, solar power, geothermal power and wind power. High scoring answers developed references to each form of power by explaining how it is supplied, adding place...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/12 Q5(c) (Cambridge)
This question began with candidates being asked the meaning of the term renewable energy. Many stated that it would not run out and could be reused or replenished infinitely. Answers such as good for the environment or non-polluting were too vague. Some were muddled with non-renewable, while others tried to use the word renew, which did not really help with trying to explain what renewable meant....
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/23 Q6(a) (Cambridge)
This question began with candidates being asked the meaning of the term renewable energy. Many stated that it would not run out and could be reused or replenished infinitely. Answers such as good for the environment or non-polluting were too vague. Some were muddled with non-renewable, while others tried to use the word renew, which did not really help with trying to explain what renewable meant....
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/23 Q6(a) (Cambridge)
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