Fig. 1 shows a proposed solar-powered water pump beside a small farm in south Punjab. The farm cooperative is considering replacing a diesel pump because fu...
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Fig. 1 shows a proposed solar-powered water pump beside a small farm in south Punjab. The farm cooperative is considering replacing a diesel pump because fuel costs have risen and electricity supply is unreliable. Members want development that improves incomes without increasing Pakistan's dependence on imported fuel.
(a) Identify the renewable energy source shown in Fig. 1. [1]
(b) Describe two economic benefits to the farmers of using this pump. [2]
(c) Explain one reason why a diesel pump may still be important at this site. [1]
Answer Details
(a) Solar energy / energy from sunlight [1] (b) Any two: no regular diesel purchase is needed [1]; lower running costs [1]; irrigation can continue where grid supply is unreliable [1]; more money may be retained as farm income [1]. (c) It can operate when sunlight is weak / at night / during cloudy weather [1].
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