Resource Management (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Exam Questions

Name one mineral.

There are a number of reasons why deforestation (tree loss) is taking place in different global regions.

Study Figure 3 in the Resource Booklet.

Identify the main causes of deforestation in USA and Canada.

Name the global region where shifting agriculture was the main cause of deforestation.

Permanent deforestation to obtain resources was the cause of 56% of Latin America’s total tree loss.

Calculate the area (Mha) of tree loss due to permanent deforestation in Latin America.

Write your answer to one decimal point.

You must show your working in the space below

.............................................................. Mha

Explain why deforestation could lead to soil erosion and reduced biodiversity.

Soil erosion

Reduced biodiversity

The environment provides natural resources that can be used to meet human needs.

Define the term biotic.

Name one area of the UK where most of the agriculture is arable farming (growing crops).

Study Figure 3 in the Resource booklet.

Identify the two correct statements about soya farming.

Calculate the number of tonnes of soya imported by the UK from South America last year, using the data in Figure 3.

Suggest one negative impact of soya farming on the environment. Use evidence from Figure 3 in your answer.

People obtain natural resources, such as fossil fuels, from the environment.

Identify two fossil fuels.

Name one biotic and one abiotic resource

Biotic resource_________________________________________________

Abiotic resource________________________________________________

Study Figure 3

Name the region with the highest annual meat production in 1961.

Describe the overall change in meat production in Asia.

Use data in your answer.

Suggest one reason for the differences in meat production between Europe and Asia.