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Outline the global distribution of copper production.
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Mineral Security (AQA A Level Geography): Exam Questions
Exam code: 7037
2 hours13 questions
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Outline the physical factors that affect the location of ore deposits.
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Outline the environmental impacts of ore extraction.
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Which of the following would most improve the sustainability of ore mineral use?
Mining lower-grade ores to increase total production.
Exporting more ore to countries with higher demand.
Increasing the recycling of metals so that less new ore needs to be mined.
Opening new mines in previously untouched wilderness areas.
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Why is copper widely used in electrical wiring?
It is the cheapest metal available.
It is magnetic and can store electricity.
It is a renewable resource that does not run out.
It is an excellent conductor of electricity.
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9 marks
To what extent are the geopolitics of mineral ore trade determined by global patterns of consumption?
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Figure 9 shows minerals and the associated geology found in part of north west England.
Figure 9
Analyse the relationship between mineral mining sites and rock types shown in Figure 9.
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With reference to one mineral ore, assess the relationship between demand for the ore and the end uses of the ore.
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Study Figure 1, which shows the five leading copper-producing countries in 2021.
Figure 1: Leading copper-producing countries, 2021
Country | Copper production (thousand tonnes) | Share of world total (%) |
|---|---|---|
Chile | 5,600 | 27 |
Peru | 2,200 | 10 |
DR Congo | 1,800 | 9 |
China | 1,800 | 9 |
USA | 1,200 | 6 |
Analyse the data shown in Figure 1.
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Assess the view that recycling is the most effective way to improve the sustainability of ore minerals.
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‘The environmental impacts of ore extraction will always be greater than that of water supply schemes.’ With reference to a major ore extraction scheme and a major water supply scheme, assess the extent to which you agree with this statement.
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‘Increasing demand for energy and/or mineral ores is inevitably leading to an increase in the importance of geopolitics.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement?
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Assess the view that the environmental impacts of ore extraction can be successfully managed.
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