Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Mineral resources

Mineral resources — practice question

Examine Fig. 1.1, which is a map of limestone deposits in southern and western Pakistan. Fig. 1.1 includes these labels and features: - Directions: N(north arrow) - Scale: 0 100 200 300 km - Countries named: AFGHANISTAN, IRAN, INDIA - Cities/places: Quetta, Karachi - Water body: Arabian Sea - Province-level areas marked X, Y and Z - Key: limestone deposits (shown as circles), international boundary, province-level boundary.
(a(i))[1]

State the province-level area labelled X in Fig. 1.1. X ........................................

(a(ii))[3]

Using Fig. 1.1 only, describe how limestone deposits are distributed across southern and western Pakistan.

(a(iii))[3]

Name three metallic mineral resources extracted in Pakistan. 1 ........................................ 2 ........................................ 3 ........................................

(b(i))[2]

Look at Fig. 1.2 (Insert), which is a photograph of an area in south-western Pakistan. Using Fig. 1.2 only, describe two natural features visible in the landscape. 1 ........................................ 2 ........................................

(b(ii))[3]

Describe three environmental impacts of mineral extraction. 1 ........................................ 2 ........................................ 3 ........................................

(c(i))[1]

State one way coal is used in Pakistan.

(c(ii))[2]

Complete the statements about how coal and natural gas are obtained. Select the right words from the box and write them in the gaps. Coal is extracted by [BLANK]. Natural gas is extracted by [BLANK]. Words in the box: burning, deforestation, dredging, drilling, mining, pipelines

(c(iii))[4]

Explain two challenges involved in supplying natural gas to some parts of Pakistan. You should develop your answer. 1 ........................................ 2 ........................................

(d)[6]

Read the following two views about mineral resources and economic development in Pakistan. View A says: "Exploiting mineral resources in Pakistan is the best way to support economic development." View B says: "Importing mineral resources to Pakistan is the best way to support economic development." Which view do you agree with more? Support your answer with reasons and examples from what you have studied. Your response should consider both View A and View B.

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