Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Mineral resources

Mineral resources — practice question

Fig. 3 shows a map of Pakistan with the places where three different non-metallic minerals are extracted. The key includes the international boundary, provincial boundary and disputed boundary. A north arrow and a scale bar marked 0-250 km are included. The minerals have to be selected from this list: gypsum, limestone, rocksalt. Photograph C (Insert) depicts a kind of livestock. An article says: 'Pakistan makes many products that could be sold abroad in larger amounts. However, exports stay low for a range of reasons: in 2013 the value of exports was only 13% of GDP.' Two opinions about chemical fertilisers are given: View A states: 'Pakistan ought to produce more of its own chemical fertilisers so that less has to be imported.' View B states: 'Pakistan should use chemical fertilisers less and cut imports by turning to natural substitutes.'
(a(i))[4]

Study Fig. 3. For any two sites, state the mineral extracted there and give one use for it. Write the answers in the spaces on Fig. 3.

(a(ii))[3]

Using Fig. 3 together with your own knowledge, suggest what difficulties there may be in moving minerals to export markets.

(b(i))[1]

Study Photograph C (Insert). Name the livestock type shown in the photograph.

(b(ii))[3]

How is this type of livestock beneficial to the farmer?

(b(iii))[2]

What environmental problems may result from keeping this type of livestock?

(c(i))[2]

Name two of Pakistan’s main exports.

(c(ii))[4]

Explain why Pakistan finds it difficult to sell more of its goods overseas.

(d)[6]

Read the two views about chemical fertilisers. Which view do you support more? Give reasons for your choice and explain why it matters to cut imports of chemical fertilisers.

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