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2 marksSignificance and Environmental Impacts of Resource Exploitation

CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)(iii)

Table 4 shows data on the growth in population and gravel extraction activities in a country from 1900 to 2000.

Estimate the amount of gravel that would be extracted in the year 2020.

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  1. 6(a)(i)Using ONLY the provided list of natural resources (Ground water, Bauxite, Seagrass beds, Sand, Oil, Gravel, Beaches, Coral reefs, Gold, Soil), copy and…[4 marks]
  2. 6(a)(ii)Discuss the effect of geographical and technological factors on the use of natural resources. Use suitable examples to illustrate your response.[6 marks]
  3. 6(b)(i)Describe the patterns in population growth and gravel extraction in the period 1900-2000.[2 marks]
  4. 6(b)(ii)Explain the relationship between population growth and gravel extraction illustrated in Table 4.[2 marks]
  5. 6(b)(iv)Gravel extraction can have significant negative impacts on the environment. Suggest TWO ways in which these impacts can be mitigated.[4 marks]

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