Question detail
Which of the following is an environmental cost associated with energy insecurity?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section C: The challenge of resource management
Question
- A. Increased reliance on fossil fuels
- B. Enhanced biodiversity in energy production areas
- C. Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
- D. Improved air quality
Answer
The correct answer is Increased reliance on fossil fuels.
Explanation
The correct option is Increased reliance on fossil fuels. Increased reliance on fossil fuels 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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