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Question 12

Some energy sources are renewable and other energy sources are non-renewable.

a.

Explain what is meant by the term renewable.

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b.

Give an example of a renewable energy source.

[1]
c.

Large offshore wind farms are often constructed many kilometres out at sea to harness strong, consistent winds and generate electricity for the National Grid.

Explain how the electrical energy generated by a remote offshore wind farm is transmitted to onshore consumers.

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d.

Some environmentalists support the expansion of offshore wind power, while others express concerns.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of building more offshore wind farms.

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Energy resources and electricity generation Questions

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /Energy resources and electricity generation

33 exam-style questions on Edexcel IGCSE Physics Energy resources and electricity generation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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