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Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management practice

Paper 1 structured question: Sustainable use of rocks and minerals

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Sustainable use of rocks and minerals

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A country has introduced new laws to regulate mining activities to protect the environment and promote sustainability.

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Mining Legislation

The legislation requires mining companies to minimize waste, recycle minerals, monitor environmental impact, and restore land after mining ends.

  1. a

    Identify Two requirements of the mining legislation.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
  2. b

    Discuss How does legislation help promote sustainable mining?

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

    [3]

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Paper 1 structured question: Sustainable use of rocks and minerals

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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?

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