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4 marksExplain the concept of resource peak.
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Resource Development (AQA A Level Geography)
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15 mins4 questions24 marks
4 marksOutline how an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) can be used to encourage sustainable resource development.
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1 markWhat 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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6 marksFigure 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.
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Analyse the data shown in Figure 9a and Figure 9b.
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