Mineral resources
E2.cWhat the syllabus asks of you
- identify the main locations of limestone, gypsum and rock salt extraction from a map, and understand their uses
- identify the main metallic and non-metallic mineral resources of Pakistan, and in what quantities they: are extracted; exist as reserves
- understand the extent to which these can be exploited
- describe the environmental problems caused by mineral extraction
- evaluate the benefits of developing mineral resources and understand the sustainability of extraction
- identify the main imported minerals, where they come from, and in what quantities.
Read the notes first
Chapter 18: Mineral resources
Drill this topic
All 4 questions on Mineral resources, untimed — answer on paper, then mark yourself against the mark scheme.
Make a worksheet
Choose the years and how many questions, then print it with the answers on separate pages.
4 questions
These are structured questions, answered in working rather than by picking an option, so they are not listed here one by one. The drill above puts each in front of you with its mark scheme to check against.