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Cambridge AS & A Level Geography

12.1Energy supplies

Energy supplies in Cambridge AS & A Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 12.1.1Describe energy resources used to produce electricity and domestic fuels, their uses and issues, and global patterns and trends.
  2. 12.1.2Explain the challenges of the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy.
  3. 12.1.3Explain the national factors that affect the balance between energy sources.
  4. 12.1.4Evaluate electricity production and energy security in two contrasting countries (detailed specific examples).

Lessons

  • Energy sources: types, global distribution and trends

    40 min

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  • Energy transition, energy security and sustainable energy management

    40 min

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Sample question

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Energy supplies: sample question

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Nuclear power is a renewable source of energy.

Is the statement true or false?

Turn Energy supplies into a strength.

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