Resource Development (AQA A Level Geography)

Exam Questions

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Explain the concept of resource peak.

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Outline how an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) can be used to encourage sustainable resource development. 

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What is an inferred resource?

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  • A resource where the quantity and grade can be estimated with confidence using inspection sites that are situated far apart. The economic viability can be confidently assessed and planned for.

  • A resource where the grade or quality can only be estimated on the basis of limited geological sampling. There is insufficient data to justify expenditure on exploiting the resource.

  • A resource where the quality and grade of the resource can be measured accurately. A preliminary feasibility study indicates that it is economically viable and extraction is justified.

  • A resource that has a finite supply. It is economically viable and extraction is justified. Confidence in the supply is measured by wide geological sampling.

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Figure 9a shows greenhouse gas emissions per capita in selected European  countries in 2015.

Figure 9b shows the % of electricity generated from renewable sources in selected European countries in 2015.

Figure 9c shows the selected countries.

Figure 9a

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Figure 9b

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Figure 9c

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Analyse the data shown in Figure 9a and Figure 9b.

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