Edexcel International GCSE Physics
Edexcel International GCSE Physics Energy Resources and Electricity Generation Exam Questions
Free Edexcel International GCSE Physics exam questions on Energy Resources and Electricity Generation, with mark schemes. Covers renewable and non-renewable resources and generating electricity.
Energy Resources and Electricity Generation exam questions
These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 4: Energy Resources and Energy Transfers, including Energy Resources and Electricity Generation. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.
About Edexcel International GCSE Physics Energy Resources and Electricity Generation
This sub-topic covers energy resources.
What you need to know
- Non-renewable Fossil fuels and nuclear.
- Renewable Wind, solar, hydro, tidal and geothermal.
- Generation Turbines and generators.
Common mistakes in Energy Resources and Electricity Generation
- Saying nuclear is renewable.
- Ignoring reliability.
Try two Energy Resources and Electricity Generation exam-style questions
1. Give one disadvantage of wind power. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Unreliable when the wind does not blow.
2. Name one renewable resource. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Solar, wind or hydroelectric.
Energy Resources and Electricity Generation FAQs
What does this cover?
Energy resources and electricity generation.
Why are fossil fuels non-renewable?
They take millions of years to form.
Revise this topic with flashcards: Edexcel IGCSE Physics 4PH1 Flashcards, with mark scheme answers for Anki and Quizlet.