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9 marksSignificance and Environmental Impacts of Resource Exploitation

CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2017 · Paper 2 · Question 5(b)(i)

Most Caribbean countries have tourism-based economies. In order to sustain their economies, many beachfront properties are being constructed.

Discuss three environmental impacts associated with this pattern of resource use.

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  1. 5(a)Complete Table 4 by stating an example of each type of natural resource shown (Ecosystems, Water, Landscape).[3 marks]
  2. 5(b)(ii)Outline one process that may be used to minimize the environmental impacts discussed in (b)(i).[3 marks]
  3. 5(c)Using a named example, explain how the Ramsar Convention may be used as a tool for natural resource conservation in the Caribbean.[5 marks]

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