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Resource Conservation and Management Tools · CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1

74 past-paper questions on Resource Conservation and Management Tools, part of Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, from every CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 paper on Quelpr.

Practise Resource Conservation and Management Tools
  1. 9(a)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2004 · Paper 1Explain the concept of Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) in relation to harvesting a natural resource.
  2. 9(b)2 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2004 · Paper 1Identify the MSY and its corresponding harvesting effort from Figure 3.
  3. 9(c)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2004 · Paper 1Explain the impact on the resource if harvesting occurs at point 'A' in Figure 3.
  4. 11(b)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2004 · Paper 1State four ways an Environmental Impact Assessment can mitigate the impacts of mining.
  5. 7(c)(ii)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2004 · Paper 2Describe a suitable approach that the named country may take to manage the natural resource identified.
  6. 8(a)6 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2004 · Paper 2Outline three categories of protected areas as classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
  7. 8(b)6 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2004 · Paper 2Explain three roles of protected areas in natural resource conservation.
  8. 8(c)8 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2004 · Paper 2Assess the effectiveness of protected areas in conserving natural resources in a named Caribbean country.
  9. 9(b)12 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2004 · Paper 2Discuss four ways in which ecotourism is effective as a tool for natural resource conservation in a named Caribbean country.
  10. 11(c)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 1State four steps that could be taken to mitigate the environmental impacts outlined in (b).
  11. 12(a)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 1Define the term 'protected area'.
  12. 12(b)2 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 1Identify two categories of protected areas, under the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Classification System, that are of relevance to your country.
  13. 12(c)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 1State two reasons why each category chosen in (b) should be protected.
  14. 7(b)5 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Could the problems experienced by the fishing industry have been prevented? Justify your response.
  15. 7(c)6 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Outline THREE approaches to deal with the current problems being experienced in the fishing industry.
  16. 7(d)6 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Assess the effectiveness of TWO of the approaches outlined in (c) above in a Caribbean context.
  17. 8(c)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2Outline TWO appropriate methods of conserving mangroves in a Caribbean country.
  18. 12(a)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Describe the method of cultivation practised by the majority of indigenous peoples.
  19. 12(b)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 1Explain why the cultivation method described in (a) is considered to be sustainable.
  20. 8(a)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Suggest FOUR types of reasons for natural resource conservation.
  21. 8(b)(i)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Rehabilitation
  22. 8(b)(ii)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Restoration
  23. 8(b)(iii)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Preservation
  24. 8(b)(iv)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2In-situ and ex-situ conservation
  25. 9(b)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2Suggest ONE recommendation for addressing EACH impact identified in (a).
  26. 7(c)8 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2007 · Paper 2Explain how ANY TWO of the following measures are important in the management of water resources: (i) Education and awareness, (ii) Legislation, (iii) Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
  27. 8(c)8 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2007 · Paper 2Describe TWO measures you would recommend for addressing EACH of the impacts described in 8(b).
  28. 7(c)6 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Describe TWO methods for conserving coral reef ecosystems in the Caribbean.
  29. 9(a)2 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Identify TWO categories of protected areas as classified by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
  30. 9(b)(i)2 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2For EACH category of protected area identified in (a), state the purpose.
  31. 9(b)(ii)2 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2For EACH category of protected area identified in (a), state the main feature.
  32. 9(c)6 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Explain how protected areas promote natural resource conservation, including THREE roles in your response.
  33. 9(d)8 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2Assess the effectiveness of protected areas in conserving natural resources in the Caribbean, including THREE issues associated with the implementation and operation of protected areas.
  34. 9(c)12 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2009 · Paper 2Discuss THREE ways in which ecotourism can be used as a tool for the conservation of natural resources.
  35. 7(a)(i)1 mark· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2Identify the traditional agricultural practice in Figure 5.
  36. 7(a)(ii)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2Outline how this type of agriculture practice is carried out.
  37. 7(a)(iii)6 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2'Indigenous forest dwellers often cause tropical forest destruction because of their traditional agricultural practice.' Do you agree with this statement? Provide THREE reasons to support your answer.
  38. 7(c)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2Justify the request of the EPA for the Environmental Impact Assessment. Give TWO points in your answer.
  39. 8(a)(iv)6 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2At what production level would you recommend that the country continue to harvest its fish resource? Provide THREE reasons for your recommendation.
  40. 9(b)9 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2In the Caribbean country, P, which has many beaches, many people do not see the need for conservation and management of beaches as a natural resource. Suggest THREE reasons to convince a group of students that the…
  41. 9(c)(i)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2Justify the usefulness of education and awareness in the conservation and management of beaches in the Caribbean.
  42. 9(c)(ii)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2Justify the usefulness of legislation in the conservation and management of beaches in the Caribbean.
  43. 5(c)(iii)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 2Explain how the new environmental policy affected the illegal tree harvesting trade.
  44. 6(a)1 mark· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 2State one reason why natural resources should be conserved.
  45. 6(c)(i)2 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 2Name two measures that can be used to encourage industries to practise waste reduction and minimisation.
  46. 6(c)(ii)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 2Explain how one of the measures identified in (c)(i) persuades industries to practise waste reduction and minimisation.
  47. 6(c)(iii)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 2Discuss one action that would support the effective implementation of these measures within the Caribbean.
  48. 5(b)(iii)1 mark· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2Which ONE of the three measures listed would apply to the proposed development in the country in (b)(ii)?
  49. 5(b)(iv)2 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2Explain why the other measures would NOT apply to the proposed development in the country.
  50. 6(b)(iv)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2Gravel extraction can have significant negative impacts on the environment. Suggest TWO ways in which these impacts can be mitigated.
  51. 5(a)(i)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2013 · Paper 2Describe how a tax incentive works as a mechanism to manage natural resource use.
  52. 5(a)(ii)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2013 · Paper 2Calculate the average annual increase in solar water heaters sold during the first five years following the introduction of the tax incentive policy.
  53. 5(a)(iii)6 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2013 · Paper 2Evaluate the effectiveness of the tax incentive in modifying citizen behaviour regarding natural resource use, citing actual data values from Figure 5.
  54. 6(d)(iii)2 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2013 · Paper 2Give TWO reasons supporting the view of an environmental group that the government should promote active forest conservation.
  55. 5(a)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 2State TWO ecological reasons and ONE ethical reason for conserving resources.
  56. 5(b)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 2Explain why traditional slash and burn agriculture by Indigenous Caribbean Peoples is considered sustainable.
  57. 5(d)(i)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 2Explain how natural resource conservation is achieved using EITHER land use planning and zoning regulations OR sustainable yield management.
  58. 5(d)(ii)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 2Suggest THREE systems Caribbean governments can implement to effectively achieve natural resource conservation.
  59. 5(c)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2Compare the use of forest resources by indigenous people and commercial operations. In your answer include TWO points.
  60. 6(c)(i)1 mark· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2Name the international environmental and conservation agreement which would apply to the activities illustrated in Figure 6.
  61. 6(c)(ii)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2Outline FOUR principles of the agreement identified in (c)(i) that allow it to be effective.
  62. 5(d)(iii)2 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2Outline ONE practice used by indigenous Caribbean peoples to manage their natural resources.
  63. 6(b)(i)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2Select ONE tool among sustainable yield management, waste minimization, and environmental legislation, and explain how it operates to achieve natural resource management and conservation.
  64. 5(b)(ii)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2017 · Paper 2Outline one process that may be used to minimize the environmental impacts discussed in (b)(i).
  65. 5(c)5 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2017 · Paper 2Using a named example, explain how the Ramsar Convention may be used as a tool for natural resource conservation in the Caribbean.
  66. 6(c)(i)5 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2017 · Paper 2Stakeholder groups suggested the use of a more stringent Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) prior to the continuation of bauxite mining in Country A. Comment on the use of an EIA as a natural resource management tool.
  67. 5(b)(ii)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2018 · Paper 2List THREE measures or tools, except land use planning and zoning, that can be used for natural resource management and conservation.
  68. 5(b)(iii)6 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2018 · Paper 2Describe how land use planning and zoning regulations may be used as a mechanism for natural resource management and conservation in Spice Town.
  69. 6(c)5 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2018 · Paper 2Suggest how rehabilitation could be used to improve the former mine following its closure.
  70. 6(a)3 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2019 · Paper 2List THREE measures for resource conservation, other than the establishment of protected areas.
  71. 6(b)(ii)1 mark· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2019 · Paper 2During the period 2000-2015, a new national park was established in the country. Based on the data provided in Figure 5, in what year was the park established?
  72. 6(b)(iii)6 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2019 · Paper 2Using the information in Figure 5, explain whether the establishment of the national park in the country was an effective tool for natural resource conservation. Your explanation should include data from Figure 5.
  73. 6(c)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2019 · Paper 2A newspaper report on the opening of the new national park stated 'The establishment of a new national park in this country is an expression of the need for natural resource conservation.' Give TWO reasons to justify…
  74. 6(d)4 marks· CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2019 · Paper 2A group of indigenous people live within the boundaries of the new national park. The management agency for the national park approves this arrangement. Is this arrangement likely to result in any environmental…

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