Past papers session , Pak.

studies for CIEs & IGCSE (paper-2 …Geography ) Unit # 5: Mineral Resources

Past Paper Questions from Unit # 5 , Minerals :

(b) Study Fig. 4, which shows the amount of coal produced in Pakistan over 'the period 1980-2012.

(i). Name two coal producing areas in Pakistan. [2]

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(ii) A: Complete Fig. 4, by drawing the bar for 1988. The amount of coal produced in 1988 was 3
million tonnes.
B: In which year did coal production peak? [1]
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C: How has coal production changed since its peak? (Circle) the correct answer:
Increased decreased stayed the same [1]
(iii) Explain why the amount of coal being extracted in Pakistan has changed since its peak. You
should develop your answer. [4]
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a) Study Fig. 4 which is a diagram of a coal mine. Type of mine ................................

Choose two terms from the list below and use them to label the, diagram in any two of the spaces
provided.
Adit cage shaft open-cast seam tunnel [2]
(ii)Suggest two reasons for using this type of mine and one disadvantage of using it. [3]
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(iii)What type of coal is imported by Pakistan and how is it used? [2]
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(a) Study Fig. 3 which is a map showing the locations where three different non-metallic minerals
are extracted in Pakistan:

(i) For any two locations, state the name of the mineral extracted and a use for this mineral. Write
your answers in the spaces provided on Fig. 3. [4]
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You should choose from the following list:
Gypsum limestone rocksalt
ii- Using Fig. 3 and your own knowledge, suggest difficulties there may be in getting minerals to export
markets. [3]
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(a)Study Fig. 1 which shows mineral extraction in 2008 in Pakistan.

i). Name two minerals shown on Fig. 1 that are used to make cement. [2]
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(ii) State two uses of rock salt. [2]
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(iii) State the amount of gypsum extracted. [1]
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(b) Study Fig. 2 which shows chromite extraction in Pakistan.

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(i). Describe the changes in extraction from 1992 to 2008. [3]

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(ii). Suggest why the extraction of minerals, such as chromite, varies from year to year. [3]
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(c). Study Photograph A (on next page) which shows a quarry in Pakistan,
(i). Use the photograph and your own knowledge to describe the environmental problems that can be
caused by mineral extraction.
(ii). How can these problems be reduced? [4]
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(d). To what extent can more extraction of mineral resources help to increase development in Pakistan?
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(a) (i) Name three ways by which coal is mined. . [3]

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(ii) Why is coal produced in Pakistan described as low quality? [3]
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3:Write the names of the Govt Departments responsible for mining in Pakistan:
(a) Study Figs 3 and 4 which give information about the extraction of three metallic minerals in
Pakistan in 2010-11.

(i) How much iron ore was extracted in 2010-11? [1]

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(ii) State the difference between the type of information being provided in Fig. 3 compared to that
in Fig. 4. [1]
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(b)(i) Give one use for the mineral chromite and name one area where it is extracted in Pakistan. [2]
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(ii)What are the benefits of extracting mineral resources for local people and the national economy?[4]
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(iii)Explain the effects of mineral extraction on the natural environment. [4]
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(a) Study Fig. 4

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(i) Name the area A which has many mineral resources. [1]
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(ii) Name two minerals that can be extracted in this area. [2]
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(iii) Name the cities B and C. [2]
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Questions:
(a) Study Fig. 4
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(b) Study Fig. 5, which shows fertilizer production in Pakistan.

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(i) By how much did fertiliser production increase from 2000 to 2008? (in million tonnes) [1]

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(ii) Compare the production from 1990 to 2000 to that from 2000 to 2008. [3]
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(c)What are the benefits of increasing fertilizer production for the people and economy of Pakistan? [4]
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