Energy: past paper questions
Real questions on energy
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- 0976/22 · May/June 2026 · Q6a(i)[1]
Which renewable energy produced the highest proportion of global energy in 2020?
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(ii) Calculate the overall change in terawatt hours in the production of electricity from coal between 1985 and 2020. .......... terawatt hours [1]
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · May/June 2026 · Q6a(iii)[1]
For which fossil fuel has electricity production in terawatt hours stayed almost the same from 1985 to 2020?
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Describe the overall trend in global electricity production in terawatt hours from 1985 to 2020. Use statistics in your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · May/June 2026 · Q6b[3]
(b) Suggest why some people are in favour of developing wind power while others are against it. FAVOUL ooo. .......... .......... .......... GAINS ooo. .......... .......... ..........
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · October/November 2025 · Q6a[1]
What is meant by a ‘non-renewable resource’?
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Figs. 6.1 and 6.2 (Insert) are two examples of renewable sources of energy. Identify the type of energy production shown in each. Fig. 6.
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · October/November 2025 · Q6c(i)[1]
Table 6.1 country amount (MW) China 254 355 USA 75 572 Japan 67 000 Germany 53 783 India 39 211 Italy 21 600 Australia 17 627 Vietnam 16 504 South Korea 14 575 Spain 14 089 Suggest a type of graph you could use to show this data. Study Table 6.1 which shows the top 10 countries which produced solar energy in 2020. (c)...
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · October/November 2025 · Q6c(ii)[4]
Solar power is not suitable for all countries. Suggest why some people are in favour of developing solar power and other people are against it. in favour against
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · 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 → - 0976/12 · October/November 2022 · Q6a(i)[1]
Complete Fig. 6.1 to show the following information: percentage of electricity produced from natural gas = 16%
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · October/November 2022 · Q6a(ii)[2]
Name two types of renewable energy which could be included in the bar for ‘other renewables’.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · October/November 2022 · Q6a(iii)[3]
Using Fig. 6.1 only, compare the use of renewable and non-renewable energy in Germany. Use statistics in your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · October/November 2022 · Q6a(iv)[4]
Germany generated twice as much electricity from renewable sources in 2019 than it did in 2010. Suggest reasons for this increase.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · October/November 2022 · Q6b(i)[3]
Describe the relationship between GDP per person and electricity use per person shown by Fig. 6.2. Use examples of countries and statistics to support your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · October/November 2022 · Q6b(ii)[5]
Many countries use large amounts of electricity. Explain why there are concerns about the impacts of electricity generation on the global natural environment.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · October/November 2022 · Q6c[7]
For an area you have studied, explain how the risks to the local natural environment of a named economic activity are being managed. Name of area Economic activity
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What percentage of Germany’s electricity was generated from coal?
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Identify two differences between the use of fossil fuels for generating electricity in Austria and Germany.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · May/June 2022 · Q6a(iii)[3]
Using Fig. 6.1 only, compare the importance of nuclear power in the countries shown.
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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, 0976/12 Q5(c) (Cambridge)
Most candidates chose two appropriate types of renewable energy, although some named solar and wind power which were shown on the graph.
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0976/12 Q6(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
There were some high scoring answers, but many candidates found the question difficult. Weaker responses displayed confusion over which sources to include as renewable and non-renewable, with many wrongly classifying nuclear power as renewable.
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0976/12 Q6(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
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