Question detail
What is a potential economic cost of energy insecurity?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section C: The challenge of resource management
Question
- A. Lower energy prices for consumers
- B. Increased investment in renewable energy technologies
- C. Higher operational costs for businesses
- D. Improved energy efficiency in homes
Answer
The correct answer is Higher operational costs for businesses.
Explanation
The correct option is Higher operational costs for businesses. Higher operational costs for businesses is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to explain impacts of energy insecurity including exploration of difficult and sensitive areas, economic costs, environmental costs, food production impacts, industrial output impacts and conflict potential. This belongs to Energy (optional route) within Section C: The challenge of resource management, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Energy (optional route), reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Energy Insecurity Impacts
Students often confuse the impacts of energy insecurity with those of energy supply issues, failing to recognize the specific consequences such as exploration of sensitive areas and economic costs.
To fix this, students should focus on the distinct impacts of energy insecurity, including its effects on food production, industrial output, and the potential for conflict, rather than general supply issues.
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