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5 marksEnvironmental and Economic Costs of Energy Use

CAPE Environmental Science Unit 2 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 4(c)(i)

Figure 5 depicts the distribution of commercial energy use of the world (excluding the United States).

What percentage of the commercial energy used is derived from renewable energy sources?

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  1. 4(a)A small Caribbean island state is considering diversifying its energy sources and using less fossil fuels. Suggest TWO reasons why the island is considering…[4 marks]
  2. 4(b)(i)Define the term 'renewable energy'.[2 marks]
  3. 4(b)(ii)Based ONLY on the information provided in Figure 4, identify THREE types of renewable energy sources that would be suitable for use on the island, and justify…[6 marks]
  4. 4(c)(ii)In the United States, 7% of the commercial energy used comes from renewable sources. Compare this value with your answer to Part (c)(i), and suggest ONE reason…[3 marks]

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