Look at Fig. 1.1, which is a map of a mountain range in southern and western Pakistan. Name the country shown at W and the city shown at X on Fig. 1.1. W ........................................................ X ........................................................
Using Fig. 1.1 only, work out the length of the Sulaiman Range. ........................................................ km
Using Fig. 1.1 only, Describe where the Sulaiman Range is situated.
Suggest reasons why mining may be difficult in mountainous areas.
Study Fig. 1.2, a bar chart of mineral resources extracted in Pakistan. Using Fig. 1.2 only, identify how much granite was extracted. ........................................................ million tonnes
Describe how mineral extraction benefits Pakistan.
Study Fig. 1.3, a diagram of forest types and altitude. Complete Fig. 1.3 by drawing arrows to connect each forest type with the altitude zone where it grows. The forest types shown are tropical thorn / rakh, alpine, coniferous. The altitude bands shown are 4000-4500 m, 1000-4000 m, below 1000 m.
State two human activities that are reducing the area covered by forests in Pakistan. 1 ........................................................ 2 ........................................................
Explain two reasons for afforestation in Pakistan. You should develop your response. 1 ........................................................ 2 ........................................................
Evaluate the opportunities for, and challenges of, continuing to develop mineral resource extraction sustainably in Pakistan. Support your judgement with reasons and refer to examples you have studied. In your answer, consider different points of view.