IGCSE Geography

Water and Energy

Assessment
Directions: Answer all parts of both questions below.

Question 1
(a) Study the figure below, which shows information about the changes in methods of
generating electricity in four countries which are predicted to occur by 2035.

(i) (i) What is the total increase in electricity generation which is predicted for China
by 2035? [1]

5680 TWh

(ii) Using the figure, identify the following. [2]

the country where the generation of electricity using nuclear power is predicted to decrease by
2035: Japan

the country where the greatest amount of total extra electricity generated is predicted to be
from renewable methods: China

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 (iii) Explain why many areas in LEDCs have a shortage of water. [3]

The reason why LDCs have shortages of water is because of their climate and the economic
sector they are in. LEDC’s are in agricultural sector mainly,
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(iv) Explain why it is important to increase the supply of clean water in rural areas in
LEDCs. [4]
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(b) Study the image below of the Nemmeli desalination plant in Chennai.

(i) Describe the types of locations/regions that might build the plant in the image. [3]
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(ii) Explain how the plant in the image above improves water access around
Chennai. [5]
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(c) For a named country or region you have studied, explain how water is supplied to
populations. [7]
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Question 2

(a) Study the image of the solar energy farm in Arizona in the United States.

(i) What is renewable energy? [1]

Renewable energy are sources of energy which can be replenished. Examples
would include sunlight & water.

(ii) Suggest two reasons this power plant might be good for local environments. [2]

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(iii) Explain how the power plant in the image produces power. [3]
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(iv) Explain two reasons why the use of renewable energy for power generation is
increasing faster in MDECs than LDECs. [4]
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(b) Study the charts below and answer the questions that follow.

Chart 1: Sources of energy in MDECs (terawatt hours)

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 Chart 2: Sources of energy in LDECs (terawatt hours)

(i) Describe the relationship between sources of energy and nations’ levels of
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(ii) Explain why a countries’ level of development impacts its energy sources. [5]
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(c) For a named country you have studied, describe and explain the importance of
renewable energy supplies. [7]

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