1. Energy Security :SAM
1. Study Figure 1.
(a) Suggest how the contrasting distribution/pattern of major oil exporters and importers
shown in Figure 1 could affect the energy security of some nations. (10)
(b) The development of alternative energy sources is a possible response to future energy
demands. Assess the possible costs and benefits of this approach. (15)
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4. Energy Security : January 2010
Energy Security.
1 Study Figure 1.
(a) Explain why oil exploration in the areas shown could lead to high economic and
environmental costs. (10)
(b) Assess the relative importance of named players in the global supply of energy. (15)
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7. Energy Security : June 2010
Energy Security
1 Study Figure 1.
(a) Suggest the possible environmental consequences of the changes in electricity
consumption shown. (10)
(b) Assess the degree of uncertainty over future global sources of energy supply. (15)
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10. Energy Security
June 2011
Energy Security
1 Study Figure 1.
(a) Suggest reasons for the changes to global electricity generation between 1973
and 2006. (10)
(b) Using named examples, assess the extent to which energy insecurity might lead to
conflicts both within and between countries. (15)
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13. Energy Security
January 2012
Energy Security
1 Study Figure 1.
(a) Explain the classification of the selected energy resources shown. (10)
(b) Using named examples, evaluate the economic and political impacts of disruption
to energy supply pathways. (15)
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16. Energy Security
June 2012
Energy Security
1 Study Figure 1.
(a) Explain the possible impacts on UK energy security of the trends shown. (10)
(b) Using named examples, evaluate the contribution radical energy technologies and
policies might make to a more sustainable energy future. (15)
