| Candidates should be able to
- Describe the significance of fuelwood in LEDCs and of non-renewable fossil fuels in
terms of their availability in certain areas and in terms of the contribution made by coal, oil,
natural gas and wood in supplying vast amounts of energy.
- Describe the growing significance of renewable energy supplies [geothermal, wind,
running water, solar, biogas] to reduce dependence upon fossil fuels, to alleviate the
world's energy crisis, and to offer opportunities for the development of alternative energy
sources.
- Describe the factors influencing the siting of different types of electrical power stations
with reference to those listed in the Syllabus [thermal, hydro-electric power, nuclear].
- Describe the uses made of water for agriculture, domestic and industrial demand.
Candidates should also recognise that in certain areas there are water shortages which
impact upon the local people and the potential for development. This leads to competition
for the use of the available water resources and requires careful management.
All these aspects would benefit from the selection of appropriate case studies. |
