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CAPE Environmental Science Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 1(b)(ii)

Figure 1 illustrates annual production of fish protein from traditional marine fishing, extensive aquaculture, and intensive aquaculture.

Deduce which of the two aquaculture methods in Figure 1 would have a GREATER impact on the environment, providing TWO reasons to justify your response.

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  1. 1(a)(i)State TWO characteristics of intensive aquaculture.[2 marks]
  2. 1(a)(ii)State TWO characteristics of extensive aquaculture.[2 marks]
  3. 1(b)(i)Describe the trend in fish protein production illustrated in Figure 1, quoting specific values.[4 marks]
  4. 1(c)Discuss TWO environmental concerns associated with practicing aquaculture.[6 marks]

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