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4 marksEnvironmental and Economic Costs of Energy Use

CAPE Environmental Science Unit 2 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 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 diversification, providing ONE economic and ONE environmental reason.

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  1. 4(b)(i)Define the term 'renewable energy'.[2 marks]
  2. 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]
  3. 4(c)(i)What percentage of the commercial energy used is derived from renewable energy sources?[5 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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