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Energy resources and energy transfers

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Question 9

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

a.

Explain what is meant by the term renewable.

[1]
b.

Give an example of a renewable energy source.

[1]
c.

Hydroelectric power stations are often built in remote mountainous areas to generate electricity for the National Grid.

Explain how the electrical energy from a remote hydroelectric power station is transmitted to distant cities.

[3]
d.

Some people think that building more hydroelectric power schemes is a good idea. Others disagree.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of building more hydroelectric power schemes.

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  1. IGCSE
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