Energy: past paper questions
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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 → - 0460/13 · May/June 2025 · Q5a(iii)[3]
Give three reasons why carbon dioxide levels have changed during the period shown in Fig. 5.1.
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 → - 0460/23 · May/June 2025 · Q6c[3]
Explain why some countries do not use renewable energy.
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 · Q4b(i)[1]
What is the total percentage produced by renewable energy sources in 2020? % (i)
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2024 · Q4b(ii)[1]
State how the percentage of one source of renewable energy is predicted to change from 2020 to 2030.
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 → - 0460/12 · February/March 2024 · Q6c[7]
For a named country or area you have studied, describe the different strategies which are used to supply energy. Name of country or area
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2023 · Q6a(i)[1]
What is meant by renewable sources of energy?
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2023 · Q6a(ii)[2]
Which of the following countries generate more than 60% of their electricity using renewable sources? Circle two answers from the following list: Angola Australia Bolivia Mexico Peru.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2023 · Q6a(iii)[3]
Suggest reasons why some countries generate a greater percentage of electricity using renewable sources than other countries.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2023 · Q6b(i)[3]
Compare the amount of energy used in industry and transport between 1970 and 2020. Do not use statistics in your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2023 · Q6a(i)[1]
Which Australian state uses the highest percentage of oil for electricity generation?
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2023 · Q6a(ii)[2]
Using Fig. 6.1, put the fuels used for electricity generation in Western Australia in rank order of importance. One has been done for you. 1st most important 2nd 3rd other renewables 4th 5th least important
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2023 · Q6a(iii)[3]
Compare the percentage of three different types of energy used for electricity generation in Queensland and Tasmania. Do not use statistics in your answer.
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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 was generally well answered. The most frequent answers were fossil fuels, more cars, industry and deforestation.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/13 Q5(a)(iii) (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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