GCE A Level

WJEC - GEOGRAPHY

G4 SUSTAINABILITY

MOCK EXAM - Number 2 - Energy

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ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

In addition to this question paper, you will need a 12 page answer book and the Resource Folder.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Answer all questions.

Write your answer in separate answer book provided.

Write your name, centre number in the spaces at the top of the answer book.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part-question.

You are reminded that assessment will take into account the quality of written communication used in your answers.

You are reminded that this paper is synoptic and so will draw on your understanding of the connections between the different aspects of the subject represented in the geography specification.

SECTION A

In this section you may use information from the Resource Folder and your own research

1. Use the information from your own case studies and Figure 7, Figure 10, 11 and Figures 25-29 of the Resource Folder describe the potential for 'energy mixes' to meet future energy demands.

(10 marks)

(approximately 13 minutes)

2. Reducing the consumption of natural resources is one way of achieving a sustainable future. Explain the validity of this statement.

(10 marks)

(approximately 13 minutes)

3. Explain the challenges facing the decision makers in two contrasting countries of ensuring a stable energy supply.

(10 marks)

(approximately 13 minutes)

4. Assess the extent to which the energy demands of cities can only be reduced with an active and willing public.

(25 marks)

(approximately 33 minutes)

SECTION B

In this section you may use information from your studies for AS and A2 Geography as well as from the Resource Folder and your own research.

5. Discuss the importance of a stable, global food supply.

(25 marks)

(approximately 33 minutes)