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Energy resources: Edexcel GCSE Physics questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Physics exam question on Energy resources (specification points 3.13–3.14), 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(d)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Higher

    2 marksEnergy resources
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Higher, question 4(d): In 2023, Finland produced 4.4 GW of power from nuclear power plants. The UK produced 8.9 GW of power from nuclear power plants. Calculate the ratio of nuclear p

  2. Q6(c)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Foundation

    3 marksEnergy resources
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Foundation, question 6(c): Figure 10 shows wind power generation from the year 2000 onwards. 1500 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 900 800 wind power generation in 700 gigawatts 600 500 400 300 2

  3. Q10(d)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Foundation

    2 marksEnergy resources
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Foundation, question 10(d): In 2023, Finland produced 4.4 GW of power from nuclear power plants. The UK produced 8.9 GW of power from nuclear power plants. Calculate the ratio of nuclear p

  4. Q9(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 1 Foundation

    6 marksEnergy resources
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    June 2023 Paper 1 Foundation, question 9(b): In the UK, electricity is generated using non‑renewable and renewable energy resources. The graph in Figure 18 shows how the amount of electricity generated by

  5. Q10(a)(i)

    November 2021 · Paper 1 Higher

    2 marksEnergy resources
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    November 2021 Paper 1 Higher, question 10(a)(i): State two other renewable sources of energy. (2) 1 2

  6. Q10(a)(iii)

    November 2021 · Paper 1 Higher

    1 markEnergy resources
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    November 2021 Paper 1 Higher, question 10(a)(iii): Suggest a reason why it is impossible for the turbine to use all the kinetic energy of the wind. (1)

  7. Q8(c)

    November 2020 · Paper 1 Higher

    6 marksEnergy resourcesFission and fusion
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    November 2020 Paper 1 Higher, question 8(c): The global demand for electricity is increasing. There is a debate about whether nuclear power generation should or should not contribute to meeting this increa

  8. Q7(b)

    November 2020 · Paper 1 Foundation

    2 marksEnergy resources
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    November 2020 Paper 1 Foundation, question 7(b): Both U‑235 and oil can be used as energy sources for generating electricity. 1 kg of natural uranium can result in the generation of 45 000 units of electricity

  9. Q7(c)

    November 2020 · Paper 1 Foundation

    2 marksEnergy resources
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    November 2020 Paper 1 Foundation, question 7(c): Both using nuclear fuel and burning oil produce harmful waste products. State one harmful waste product from each process. (2) using nuclear fuel burning oil

  10. Q2(a)(iv)

    June 2019 · Paper 1 Foundation

    2 marksEnergy resources
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    June 2019 Paper 1 Foundation, question 2(a)(iv): Coal is a fossil fuel that is burnt in some steam engines. State two ways that the use of coal might be harmful to the environment. (2) 2...

  11. Q5(c)(i)

    June 2019 · Paper 1 Foundation

    2 marksEnergy resources
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    June 2019 Paper 1 Foundation, question 5(c)(i): State two advantages of generating electricity using nuclear power compared with generating electricity from gas-fired power stations. (2) 1 2

  12. Q5(c)(ii)

    June 2019 · Paper 1 Foundation

    2 marksEnergy resources
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    June 2019 Paper 1 Foundation, question 5(c)(ii): Using nuclear power stations to generate electricity is unpopular with many people. State two reasons why nuclear power stations are unpopular. (2) 1 2.

  13. Q7(a)

    June 2018 · Paper 1 Higher

    1 markEnergy resources
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    June 2018 Paper 1 Higher, question 7(a): Which of these is a non-renewable source of energy? (1) A geothermal B natural gas C tidal D solar

  14. Q7(b)

    June 2018 · Paper 1 Higher

    2 marksEnergy resources
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    June 2018 Paper 1 Higher, question 7(b): Explain why renewable sources provide an increasing fraction of the electricity supply for many countries. (2)

  15. Q6(a)

    June 2018 · Paper 1 Foundation

    2 marksEnergy resources
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    June 2018 Paper 1 Foundation, question 6(a): State two non‑renewable energy sources. (2) 1 2

  16. Q6(b)(i)

    June 2018 · Paper 1 Foundation

    1 markEnergy resources
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    June 2018 Paper 1 Foundation, question 6(b)(i): State the energy source that gave the greatest amount of renewable energy for the UK in 2015. (1)

  17. Q6(b)(ii)

    June 2018 · Paper 1 Foundation

    1 markEnergy resources
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    June 2018 Paper 1 Foundation, question 6(b)(ii): Justify your choice of energy source in part (i). (1)

  18. Q6(b)(iii)

    June 2018 · Paper 1 Foundation

    1 markEnergy resources
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    June 2018 Paper 1 Foundation, question 6(b)(iii): State which of these energy sources gave about 20% of the energy from renewable sources for the UK in 2015. (1)

  19. Q6(c)

    June 2018 · Paper 1 Foundation

    4 marksEnergy resources
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    June 2018 Paper 1 Foundation, question 6(c): Figure 10 shows all the energy sources used in Canada in 2014 and a prediction for 2040. 2014 2040 Key 3% 7% 11% hydro/wave 5% 10% /tidal natural gas 6% 7% o
All 19 questions on Energy resources, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1 Higher, Q4(d) (2 marks): In 2023, Finland produced 4.4 GW of power from nuclear power plants. The UK produced 8.9 GW of power from nuclear power plants. Calculate the ratio of nuclear p
  2. June 2025, Paper 1 Foundation, Q6(c) (3 marks): Figure 10 shows wind power generation from the year 2000 onwards. 1500 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 900 800 wind power generation in 700 gigawatts 600 500 400 300 2
  3. June 2025, Paper 1 Foundation, Q10(d) (2 marks): In 2023, Finland produced 4.4 GW of power from nuclear power plants. The UK produced 8.9 GW of power from nuclear power plants. Calculate the ratio of nuclear p
  4. June 2023, Paper 1 Foundation, Q9(b) (6 marks): In the UK, electricity is generated using non‑renewable and renewable energy resources. The graph in Figure 18 shows how the amount of electricity generated by
  5. November 2021, Paper 1 Higher, Q10(a)(i) (2 marks): State two other renewable sources of energy. (2) 1 2
  6. November 2021, Paper 1 Higher, Q10(a)(iii) (1 mark): Suggest a reason why it is impossible for the turbine to use all the kinetic energy of the wind. (1)
  7. November 2020, Paper 1 Higher, Q8(c) (6 marks): The global demand for electricity is increasing. There is a debate about whether nuclear power generation should or should not contribute to meeting this increa
  8. November 2020, Paper 1 Foundation, Q7(b) (2 marks): Both U‑235 and oil can be used as energy sources for generating electricity. 1 kg of natural uranium can result in the generation of 45 000 units of electricity
  9. November 2020, Paper 1 Foundation, Q7(c) (2 marks): Both using nuclear fuel and burning oil produce harmful waste products. State one harmful waste product from each process. (2) using nuclear fuel burning oil
  10. June 2019, Paper 1 Foundation, Q2(a)(iv) (2 marks): Coal is a fossil fuel that is burnt in some steam engines. State two ways that the use of coal might be harmful to the environment. (2) 2...
  11. June 2019, Paper 1 Foundation, Q5(c)(i) (2 marks): State two advantages of generating electricity using nuclear power compared with generating electricity from gas-fired power stations. (2) 1 2
  12. June 2019, Paper 1 Foundation, Q5(c)(ii) (2 marks): Using nuclear power stations to generate electricity is unpopular with many people. State two reasons why nuclear power stations are unpopular. (2) 1 2.
  13. June 2018, Paper 1 Higher, Q7(a) (1 mark): Which of these is a non-renewable source of energy? (1) A geothermal B natural gas C tidal D solar
  14. June 2018, Paper 1 Higher, Q7(b) (2 marks): Explain why renewable sources provide an increasing fraction of the electricity supply for many countries. (2)
  15. June 2018, Paper 1 Foundation, Q6(a) (2 marks): State two non‑renewable energy sources. (2) 1 2
  16. June 2018, Paper 1 Foundation, Q6(b)(i) (1 mark): State the energy source that gave the greatest amount of renewable energy for the UK in 2015. (1)
  17. June 2018, Paper 1 Foundation, Q6(b)(ii) (1 mark): Justify your choice of energy source in part (i). (1)
  18. June 2018, Paper 1 Foundation, Q6(b)(iii) (1 mark): State which of these energy sources gave about 20% of the energy from renewable sources for the UK in 2015. (1)
  19. June 2018, Paper 1 Foundation, Q6(c) (4 marks): Figure 10 shows all the energy sources used in Canada in 2014 and a prediction for 2040. 2014 2040 Key 3% 7% 11% hydro/wave 5% 10% /tidal natural gas 6% 7% o

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