Energy (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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Which employment opportunities emerge from HEP tourism?
Which employment opportunities emerge from HEP tourism?
Tour guides and hospitality services
What happens to families when HEP dams are constructed?
What happens to families when HEP dams are constructed?
They are forced to abandon their homes
Why is HEP considered environmentally beneficial during operation?
Why is HEP considered environmentally beneficial during operation?
It produces clean, non-polluting power
What environmental destruction occurs during HEP construction?
What environmental destruction occurs during HEP construction?
Removal of vegetation and forests
Which offshore wind farm is mentioned as an example?
Which offshore wind farm is mentioned as an example?
London Array
What quality of life issue do onshore wind turbines create?
What quality of life issue do onshore wind turbines create?
Noise and visual pollution
How does the London Array contribute environmentally?
How does the London Array contribute environmentally?
Significant carbon dioxide savings
What wildlife impact do wind turbines cause?
What wildlife impact do wind turbines cause?
Disruption of bird migration patterns
What employment benefit comes from government solar investment?
What employment benefit comes from government solar investment?
Jobs in manufacturing and installing
How does solar development affect agricultural communities?
How does solar development affect agricultural communities?
Reduces availability of farmland
Which toxic metal is used in solar panel construction?
Which toxic metal is used in solar panel construction?
Cadmium
What environmental concern exists for solar farms in deserts?
What environmental concern exists for solar farms in deserts?
Damage to fragile ecosystems