Mineral Security (AQA A Level Geography)

Figure 9 shows minerals and the associated geology found in part of north west England.

Figure 9

Analyse the relationship between mineral mining sites and rock types shown in  Figure 9.

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‘The environmental impacts of ore extraction will always be greater than that of water supply schemes.’ With reference to a major ore extraction scheme and a major water supply scheme, assess the extent to which you agree with this statement.

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‘Increasing demand for energy and/or mineral ores is inevitably leading to an increase in the importance of geopolitics.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement?

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