Sustainable Resource Development (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is resource depletion?
What is resource depletion?
Consumption faster than replenishment
Which strategy is an example of supply side management?
Which strategy is an example of supply side management?
Increasing exploration for new resources
Which of these is a demand side management strategy?
Which of these is a demand side management strategy?
Recycling after use
How do supply and demand side management strategies relate to each other?
How do supply and demand side management strategies relate to each other?
They are complementary strategies
What is now the main concern for oil producers rather than peak oil production?
What is now the main concern for oil producers rather than peak oil production?
Peak oil demand
What percentage of the global energy mix do renewable energy sources currently contribute?
What percentage of the global energy mix do renewable energy sources currently contribute?
Around 18%
What does an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) identify?
What does an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) identify?
Environmental consequences of a project
Which impact would an EIA consider for an open-pit mine?
Which impact would an EIA consider for an open-pit mine?
Water pollution and turbidity
What are tailings in the context of mining?
What are tailings in the context of mining?
Waste materials from mining processes
Which technology helps reduce emissions from coal-fired power stations?
Which technology helps reduce emissions from coal-fired power stations?
Carbon capture and storage (CCS)