Cambridge IGCSE Geography: Unit: Energy and Water Resources

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Describe the significance of non-renewable fossil fuels and renewable energy supplies.
Define key terms “resource”,” energy” “renewable” “fossil fuels”.
I can give examples of fossil fuels
I can draw a diagram to show how fossil fuels are formed & how they are extracted
I know that fossil fuels are non-renewable & finite
I can identify the advantages and disadvantages of non-renewable energy sources
I can give examples of renewable sources of energy
I know that renewable energy is infinite
I can draw a diagram to show how renewable energy sources operates and specific examples of schemes
I identify the advantages and disadvantages of different renewable energy sources.
I can discuss the role of management in determining whether certain fuels such as firewood can be sustainable.
I can identify the different reasons for the growing demand of energy
I can show the relationship between energy demand and the level of economic development of a country
I can explain why renewable energy locations might be restricted by physical limitations
I can identify the best location for a wind farm/HEP
I can identify and explain the changes in energy budgets of MEDCs.
I can identify the different ways in which people can save energy.
I appreciate the growing importance of nuclear power as a source of energy
I can identify the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power.
Describe the factors influencing the development and siting of power stations.
I can identify the locational factors for a power station
I can empathize with locals on the mixed opinions of locals on the location of a power station
Describe how energy production may pose threats to the environment – the greenhouse effect and global warming.
Define key terms “greenhouse effect” & “global warming”.
I can identify the causes of global warming using examples
I can identify the consequences of global warming using examples.
I can identify the different ways in which global warming can combated.
Describe the uses, provision and competition for water resources and the impact of water shortages.
I can identify the different uses of water domestically, in industry and agriculture
I can use a case study of the river nile on how water is managed to meet the needs of everyone
I can evaluate the successes and failures of these schemes
Describe how developments in agriculture and industry may pose threats to the environment - water pollution.
I can explain the impact of agriculture and industry on the water pollution.
I can use a case study of water pollution of the Yellow River in China.
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