Resource management — overview
Edexcel GCSE Geography revision on Resource management — overview. Aligned to the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B 1GB0 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
Which of the following is defined as a resource that can be used repeatedly without being depleted?
- A) Non-renewable resource
- B) Renewable resource
- C) Finite resource
- D) Non-replenishable resource
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Answer: Renewable resource
Renewable resources, such as solar or wind power, are constantly replenished by natural processes. Because they are not consumed in a way that leads to exhaustion, they are considered sustainable for long-term use compared to finite sources like coal or oil.
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Question 2
What is the term used to describe the situation where the demand for water exceeds the available supply?
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Answer: Water deficit
Water deficit, or water scarcity, happens when the supply of water is lower than the amount needed for human consumption, agriculture, and industry. This is often exacerbated by rapid population growth, climate change, and inefficient resource management.
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Question 3
Which of these is a primary reason for the rising global demand for energy?
- A) Decrease in global population
- B) Increased reliance on manual labour
- C) Rapid economic development in emerging countries
- D) Transition to smaller household sizes
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Answer: Rapid economic development in emerging countries
Hint: Industrialisation and economic growth lead to higher energy consumption.
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