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3 marksClassification and Distribution of Natural Resources

CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)(iv)

Figure 3 shows variation in tree density from 1980 to 2000 in three Caribbean countries (A, B, and C).

During the decade 1985-1995, what rate of change of tree density was observed in the country identified in (a)(i)? Show your working.

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  1. 5(a)(i)Identify the country, A, B or C, that practises consumptive use of trees.[1 mark]
  2. 5(a)(ii)Explain the reason for your answer in (a)(i).[2 marks]
  3. 5(a)(iii)In what year did the country you identified in (a)(i) begin to practise consumptive use?[1 mark]
  4. 5(a)(v)Which country demonstrated the LEAST change in tree density?[1 mark]
  5. 5(b)(i)Other than logging, list THREE examples of consumptive use of natural resources important to the Caribbean.[3 marks]
  6. 5(b)(ii)Explain THREE possible environmental impacts of this proposed development on the area.[6 marks]
  7. 5(b)(iii)Which ONE of the three measures listed would apply to the proposed development in the country in (b)(ii)?[1 mark]
  8. 5(b)(iv)Explain why the other measures would NOT apply to the proposed development in the country.[2 marks]

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