This exam focus covers Exam Focus within Energy Resources for GCSE Physics. Revise Energy Resources in Energy for GCSE Physics with 15 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 11 of 13 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.
Topic position
Section 11 of 13
Practice
15 questions
Recall
12 flashcards
🎯 Exam Focus
This topic is one of the most common sources of evaluation questions in AQA Physics — especially 4- and 6-mark questions. Common question types include:
- "Give two advantages and two disadvantages of wind energy." (4 marks)
- "Explain why the UK is increasing its use of renewable energy." (4 marks)
- "Compare nuclear power with wind power as methods of generating electricity. In your answer, consider reliability, cost, and environmental impact." (6 marks)
- "Suggest why a country might choose to build a new gas power station rather than a wind farm, even though gas releases CO₂." (2-3 marks)
- "State two ways individuals can reduce energy use at home." (2 marks)
Command words to watch:
- Give / State — one-word or short-phrase answer; no explanation needed
- Describe — say what happens; no "why" required
- Explain — say what AND why (use the word "because")
- Compare — identify similarities AND differences between two things
- Evaluate — discuss advantages AND disadvantages, then reach a justified conclusion