Choosing Electrical Appliances

Question 1

You might need to work out whether one appliance uses less [ ] or is more [ ] than the other

Answer 1

Energy

Cost-effective

Question 2

You might have to think about the practical advantages or disadvantages of using different appliances. Eg [ ]

Answer 2

Can an appliance be used in areas with limited electricity supply?

Question 3

Most people in [ ] countries have access to main [ ], however many people in poorer countries don’t - this has a big effect on their [ ].

Answer 3

developed
electricity
standard of living

Question 4

What does electric lighting do except for being useful and convenient?

Answer 4

Improve safety at night

Question 5

What do refrigerators do?

Answer 5

Keep food fresh for longer by slowing down the growth of bacteria. Also used to keep vaccines cold.

Question 6

How can electricity improve public health?

Answer 6

Hospitals in developing countries rely on electricity eg for X-ray machines. Without access to these machines the diagnosis and treatment of patients would be poorer and could reduce life expectancy

Question 7

How are communications affected by a lack of electricity?

Answer 7

No electricity = no internet/phones which means it’s harder for people to stay in touch, or for people to send and receive news/information