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What are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?: Edexcel A‑Level Geography questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Geography exam question on What are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy? (specification points 6.4–6.6), 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(c)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    8 marksWhat are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 4(c): Explain the costs and benefits of developing unconventional fossil fuel energy resources. (8) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The following

  2. Q4(a)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    3 marksWhat are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 4(a): Explain one possible impact on local communities of the development of onshore wind farms. (3) 4 Study Figure 4a in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The followin

  3. Q1

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    4 marksWhat are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?
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    June 2023 Paper 3, question 1: Explain one reason why global demand for energy is likely to rise. (4)

  4. Q4(a)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    3 marksWhat are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 4(a): Suggest one reason for the differences in the growth of electricity generated from solar power. (3) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The foll

  5. Q4(d)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    12 marksWhat are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 4(d): Assess how successful different countries have been in achieving energy security. (12) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The following resourc

  6. Q4(a)

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    3 marksWhat are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 4(a): Study Figure 4a in the Resource Booklet. Explain one possible consequence of the changes in unconventional oil production. (3) SECTION C The following resources

  7. Q5

    November 2021 · Paper 3

    18 marksWhat are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?How are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    November 2021 Paper 3, question 5: Study the resources in Section B of the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the view that the exploitation of resources in the Arctic and Antarctica will create more cos

  8. Q4(d)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    12 marksWhat are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?How are the carbon and water cycles linked to the global climate system?
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 4(d): Assess the importance of renewable energy in reducing the risks of further planetary warming. (12) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The follo

  9. Q5

    October 2020 · Paper 3

    18 marksWhat are the impacts of globalisation for countries, different groups of people and cultures and the physical environment?What are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?
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    October 2020 Paper 3, question 5: Study the resources in Section B of the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the view that economic development based on natural resources inevitably leads to environment

  10. Q4(a)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    3 marksWhat are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 4(a): Study Figure 4a in the Resource Booklet. Explain one impact of the changes in biofuel production in Brazil on the carbon cycle. (3) SECTION C The following reso

  11. Q4(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    6 marksWhat are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 4(b): Explain why the level of economic development affects the energy mix of countries. (6) SECTION C The following resources relate to Question 4. 40 35 30 25 20 15

  12. Q5

    June 2019 · Paper 3

    18 marksWhat are the causes of globalisation and why has it accelerated in recent decades?What are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?
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    June 2019 Paper 3, question 5: Study Section B in the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the view that international trade is the main factor in the success of the Japanese economy. (18) SECTION B De
All 12 questions on What are the consequences for people and the environment of our increasing demand for energy?, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q4(c) (8 marks): Explain the costs and benefits of developing unconventional fossil fuel energy resources. (8) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The following
  2. June 2023, Paper 1, Q4(a) (3 marks): Explain one possible impact on local communities of the development of onshore wind farms. (3) 4 Study Figure 4a in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The followin
  3. June 2023, Paper 3, Q1 (4 marks): Explain one reason why global demand for energy is likely to rise. (4)
  4. June 2022, Paper 1, Q4(a) (3 marks): Suggest one reason for the differences in the growth of electricity generated from solar power. (3) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The foll
  5. June 2022, Paper 1, Q4(d) (12 marks): Assess how successful different countries have been in achieving energy security. (12) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The following resourc
  6. November 2021, Paper 1, Q4(a) (3 marks): Study Figure 4a in the Resource Booklet. Explain one possible consequence of the changes in unconventional oil production. (3) SECTION C The following resources
  7. November 2021, Paper 3, Q5 (18 marks): Study the resources in Section B of the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the view that the exploitation of resources in the Arctic and Antarctica will create more cos
  8. October 2020, Paper 1, Q4(d) (12 marks): Assess the importance of renewable energy in reducing the risks of further planetary warming. (12) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The follo
  9. October 2020, Paper 3, Q5 (18 marks): Study the resources in Section B of the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the view that economic development based on natural resources inevitably leads to environment
  10. June 2019, Paper 1, Q4(a) (3 marks): Study Figure 4a in the Resource Booklet. Explain one impact of the changes in biofuel production in Brazil on the carbon cycle. (3) SECTION C The following reso
  11. June 2019, Paper 1, Q4(b) (6 marks): Explain why the level of economic development affects the energy mix of countries. (6) SECTION C The following resources relate to Question 4. 40 35 30 25 20 15
  12. June 2019, Paper 3, Q5 (18 marks): Study Section B in the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the view that international trade is the main factor in the success of the Japanese economy. (18) SECTION B De

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