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ZIMSEC O-Level Geography

7.5.1Types, sources and economic importance of energy

Types, sources and economic importance of energy in ZIMSEC O-Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 1 (types and sources of energy) and Form 2 (economic importance of energy types; relative importance of different sources).

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.5.1.1List types of energy, identify their sources and describe their uses.
  2. 7.5.1.2Explain the importance of energy in economic activities.
  3. 7.5.1.3Examine the advantages and disadvantages of different types of energy and justify the choice of a particular type.

Lessons

  • Types and sources of energy: renewable and non-renewable

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Sample question

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Types, sources and economic importance of energy: sample question

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Why is fuelwood classed as either renewable or non-renewable?

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