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Energy generation and storage: AQA GCSE Design and Technology questions

Every AQA GCSE Design and Technology exam question on 3.1.2 Energy generation and storage, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q03

    June 2025 · Written paper

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  2. Q12

    June 2025 · Written paper

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  3. Q10

    June 2024 · Written paper

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  4. Q02

    June 2023 · Written paper

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  5. Q03

    June 2023 · Written paper

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  6. Q09

    June 2023 · Written paper

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  7. Q08

    June 2022 · Written paper

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  8. Q12

    November 2021 · Written paper

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  9. Q01

    November 2020 · Written paper

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  10. Q08

    November 2020 · Written paper

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All 10 questions on Energy generation and storage, as a list
  1. June 2025, Written paper, Q03 (1 mark): Which energy source is finite? A Biomass B Oil C Solar D Tidal [1 mark]
  2. June 2025, Written paper, Q12 (4 marks): Explain why some people are opposed to the use of nuclear power to provide energy. [4 marks]
  3. June 2024, Written paper, Q10 (1 mark): Electricity is produced from which form of energy by the device in Figure 3? Figure 3 A Biomass B Tidal C Solar D Wind [1 mark]
  4. June 2023, Written paper, Q02 (1 mark): Which one of the following statements is true? A Coal is used to generate hydro-electric power. B Fossil fuels produce argon when they burn. C Gas is a renewabl
  5. June 2023, Written paper, Q03 (1 mark): Which one of the following statements is true? A Batteries can be safely thrown away with household rubbish. B Rechargeable batteries can only be used ten times
  6. June 2023, Written paper, Q09 (1 mark): Name the renewable energy source in Figure 2. Figure 2 A Solar B Tidal C Wave D Wind [1 mark]
  7. June 2022, Written paper, Q08 (1 mark): Which one of the following is a renewable resource? A Metal ore B Natural gas C Oil D Water [1 mark]
  8. November 2021, Written paper, Q12 (3 marks): Explain the disadvantages of extracting fossil fuels as a source of energy. [3 marks]
  9. November 2020, Written paper, Q01 (1 mark): Which type of renewable energy is sourced from plants? A Biomass B Solar C Tidal D Wind [1 mark]
  10. November 2020, Written paper, Q08 (1 mark): Which of the following is part of a kinetic pumped storage system? A Alkaline battery B Oil field C Photovoltaic cell D Turbine [1 mark]

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