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Sustainable use of rocks and minerals practice questions

Practise mixed syllabus-aligned questions for Sustainable use of rocks and minerals. 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: Sustainable use of rocks and minerals

Paper 1Theory6 marks

Description

Mining Project Description

The company plans to use advanced technology to reduce waste during extraction. They will recycle minerals where possible and follow environmental legislation. After mining ends, they will restore the land to its natural state.

  1. a

    Define What is meant by 'sustainable resource'?

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]
  2. b

    Explain Why is recycling minerals important in mining?

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
  3. c

    Describe One method to improve the efficiency of extracting minerals.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
  4. d

    Outline Why is land restoration important after mine closure?

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]