Look at Fig. 4.1, a pie chart that shows the percentage share of Pakistan’s fertiliser production by province-level area. Use the key to complete Fig. 4.1. Key text: Punjab 55%, Sindh 30%, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 10%, all other 5%.
Define the term ‘secondary industry’.
Name any two raw materials needed to manufacture fertiliser.
Study Fig. 4.2 (Insert), a photograph of a fertiliser factory in Pakistan. Describe two features visible at the factory.
Describe the physical factors needed for the location of a fertiliser factory.
State three ways the fertiliser industry is important for Pakistan.
Explain two negative impacts of fertiliser and pesticide use in Pakistan. You should develop your answer.
Pakistan’s agricultural sector is growing more dependent on fertiliser. Read the two views below about how fertiliser demand can be met. View A says: “Additional research and use of technology in Pakistan’s fertiliser industry is the best way of providing more fertiliser for agricultural use.” View B says: “Increasing imports of fertiliser is the best way of providing more fertiliser for agricultural use in Pakistan.” Which view do you agree with more? Give reasons to support your answer and refer to examples you have studied. You should consider View A and View B in your answer.