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Management of oil pollution practice questions

Practise mixed syllabus-aligned questions for Management of oil pollution. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management.

Practice questions

Question 1 of 2

Choose an answer, get feedback, then move sideways through the set.

Paper 1 structured question: Management of oil pollution

Paper 1TheoryPractical6 marks

Method

Testing Boom Effectiveness

A rectangular water tank is filled with water. A measured amount of oil is added to one end. A boom is placed to contain the oil. The spread of oil beyond the boom is observed and recorded over time.

StepDescription
1Fill tank with water
2Add measured oil at one end
3Place boom across tank
4Observe and record oil spread beyond boom every 5 minutes
  1. a

    Identify the independent variable in this investigation.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]
  2. b

    Suggest one control variable that should be kept constant during the investigation.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]
  3. c

    Describe how you would improve the reliability of the results.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
  4. d

    Explain one safety consideration when conducting this investigation.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]