Resource Security (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What are hypothetical resources?
What are hypothetical resources?
Materials likely in known mining regions
What distinguishes speculative resources?
What distinguishes speculative resources?
Might exist in similar geological settings
What is the minimum probability for proven reserves?
What is the minimum probability for proven reserves?
90%
What is the minimum investment needed for a modern ore mine?
What is the minimum investment needed for a modern ore mine?
£500 million
Which is NOT a physical risk factor in resource development?
Which is NOT a physical risk factor in resource development?
Trading confidence
What is the first stage in the resource development cycle?
What is the first stage in the resource development cycle?
Exploration and licensing
In what year did Friedman propose the core-periphery model?
In what year did Friedman propose the core-periphery model?
1963
When did North Sea oil development begin transforming north-east Scotland?
When did North Sea oil development begin transforming north-east Scotland?
From the 1980s onwards
What geopolitical risk involves few countries controlling resource production?
What geopolitical risk involves few countries controlling resource production?
Concentrated production
What methods extract additional oil during the closure stage?
What methods extract additional oil during the closure stage?
Secondary and tertiary recovery methods