Mining, Energy Resources, and Industrial Evolution
Mining Activity
A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic substance found in the rocks in the Earth’s crust. A high concentration of a mineral in a particular place is called a mineral deposit. Mining is the activity of extracting rocks and minerals from deposits. The place where these resources are extracted is called a mine or quarry.
The Industrial Revolution began in the last third of the 18th century. Industries needed coal and metals, so mining experienced great growth. Since the middle of
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International Trade Fundamentals
International trade is the exchange of goods and services between two or more countries based on trade relationships and agreements.
- Trade surplus: Exports exceed imports (active balance).
- Trade deficit: Imports exceed exports (passive balance).
- Commodity: Raw materials, agricultural products, or industrial goods that can be bought or sold.
- Tariffs: Extra taxes on imports.
- Embargo: An official ban on trade with a specific country.
- Liberal trade: Trade between countries
Biodiversity and Environmental Pollution: Key Concepts
1. Understanding Biodiversity
Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms, found in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It encompasses genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity.
2. Bioprospecting and Biopiracy
Bioprospecting is the process of searching for, collecting, and studying biological resources to discover new compounds, genes, or properties for pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and biotechnology. Conversely, biopiracy
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Define urbanization. The process that concentrates people in urban areas.11 What is an urban system? An interdependent set of urban settlements within a given region.11 Distinguish between urban form and urban ecology. Urban form refers to the physical structure and layout of cities, while urban ecology refers to the social and demographic composition of city districts.11 What is urbanism? The way of life fostered by urban settings, characterized by distinctive attitudes, values, and behaviors resulting
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1. Explain Sustainable Development and its Goals
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Sustainable Development means development that meets present needs without harming the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This concept is promoted by the United Nations. It is based on three pillars: • Economic growth (jobs, income, development) • Social inclusion (equality, education, health) • Environmental protection (nature, climate, resources) In 2015, the United Nations introduced 17 Sustainable Development Goals
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1(a)(i) State the six-figure grid reference of the trigonometrical station
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1(a)(ii) In which compass direction is the oilfield from the trigonometrical station?
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1(b) Name TWO types of natural vegetation found along Easting 63
Forest
Scrub / grassland
1(c) What is the bearing of the hospital from the dam?
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1(d) Calculate the distance along the first class road from the junction at 220643 to the bridge at 212655
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1(e) Describe in one word the gradient of the land between
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