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2 marksDevelopment and Use of Resources

CSEC Social Studies · 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 5(b)(i)

The table shows the reserve and usage of three natural resources.

Assuming there is no increase in the quantity of reserve for any resource, state the resource with the greatest need for conservation and give a reason.

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  1. 5(a)(i)Define the term 'sustainable development'.[2 marks]
  2. 5(a)(ii)State one benefit of conserving the supply of fresh water.[1 mark]
  3. 5(b)(ii)Identify one renewable resource from the table.[1 mark]
  4. 5(b)(iii)Give one reason a government may wish to reduce a country's dependence on petroleum.[2 marks]
  5. 5(c)(i)Suggest three strategies a government can use to protect forest reserves.[6 marks]
  6. 5(c)(ii)Explain fully why each strategy suggested is likely to be successful.[6 marks]

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