Paper 1 structured question: Managing the impact of rock and mineral extraction
Paper 1TheoryPractical4 marks
Method
Rehabilitation Method Plan
The company will first safely dispose of mining waste in lined containment areas to prevent leakage. Then, they will add organic compost to improve soil quality. Bioremediation will be applied by planting specific microbes to break down contaminants. Finally, the area will be planted with native trees to establish a nature reserve.
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Safe disposal of mining waste |
| 2 | Soil enhancement with organic compost |
| 3 | Bioremediation using microbes |
| 4 | Planting native trees for nature reserve |
- a[1]
Identify the independent variable in this rehabilitation plan.
- b[2]
Describe how the company could ensure reliability when applying bioremediation.
- c[1]
Suggest one safety consideration when disposing of mining waste.