Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Non-renewables

Non-renewables — practice question

Study Fig. 3.1, a map that shows the gas-producing regions and the natural gas pipeline network in Pakistan. Legend: - - - - international boundary · · · · · · · · province-level boundary - - - disputed boundary grey shaded: gas-producing regions thick line: natural gas pipeline The map labels are: Peshawar, Quetta, Lahore, Multan, Karachi, JAMMU AND KASHMIR disputed territory, Arabian Sea.
(a(i))[3]

Name three gas-producing regions in Pakistan.

(a(ii))[4]

Using Fig. 3.1 and your own knowledge, describe how the natural gas pipeline network is distributed in Pakistan.

(a(iii))[4]

Explain one method for taking natural gas to parts of Pakistan that are not reached by pipelines, and give one limitation of this method. You should develop your answer.

(b(i))[1]

Study Fig. 3.2, which shows the percentage share of natural gas used by selected sectors in Pakistan. Complete Fig. 3.2 by drawing the bar for domestic use using the information below: domestic = 18%.

(b(ii))[2]

Name two other sectors, not shown in Fig. 3.2, that make use of natural gas.

(c)[5]

Complete the passage about generating electricity using natural gas. Select the correct words from the list and insert them in the blanks provided. "To generate electricity in a [BLANK] power station, [BLANK] such as coal, oil or gas are burned to create [BLANK] that drives the [BLANK] to produce electricity. Transformers regulate the voltage and send electricity to pylons through [BLANK] lines." List of words: biofuels, conductor, fossil fuels, heat, hydel, light, nuclear, power, steam, thermal, transmission, turbines.

(d)[6]

The natural gas field found at Sui is regarded as one of the largest in the world. Since then, additional smaller gas fields have been located and brought into production in Pakistan. To what extent is further development of the natural gas industry possible in Pakistan? Give reasons to support your judgement. You should consider different points of view in your answer.

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