3.2.5.5 Mineral security Topic Reference to iron ore or a specified globally traded non-ferrous metal ore eg copper, tin, manganese.
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Sources of the specified ore. Distribution of reserves/resources. End uses of the ore. Components of demand for ore. Role of specified ore in global commerce and industry. Environmental impacts of a major mineral resource extraction scheme and associated distribution networks. Sustainability issues associated with ore extraction, trade and processing.
3.2.5.6 Resource futures Topic Alternative energy, water and mineral ore futures and their relationship with a range of technological, economic, environmental and political developments.
3.4.2 Geographical skills 3.4.2.1.Core Skills • Use and annotation of illustrative and visual material: base maps, sketch maps, OS maps (at a variety of scales), diagrams, graphs, field sketches, photographs, geospatial, geolocated and digital imagery. • Literacy – use of factual text and discursive/creative material and coding techniques when analysing text. • Numeracy – use of number, measure and measurement.
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