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0680.1.3.4 — Discuss the benefits and limitations of sustainable management strategies for rocks, ores and minerals.: past paper questions

5 real questionsasked in 2 of the last 10 exam series2019–2024usually: Suggest, Explain, How far do you agree

Real questions on 0680.1.3.4 — discuss the benefits and limitations of sustainable management strategies for rocks, ores and minerals.

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  1. 0680/23 · October/November 2024 · Q2d[2]

    Suggest two reasons why only a small number of lithium batteries are recycled.

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  2. 0680/11 · October/November 2023 · Q5b_i[2]

    two limitations of this strategy.

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  3. 0680/22 · February/March 2022 · Q1c(i)[1]

    Suggest one benefit of exporting peanut oil instead of peanuts.

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  4. 0680/23 · May/June 2021 · Q3d(v)[5]

    The student says: Only sustainable tourism should be allowed in the future. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of developing sustainable tourism.

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  5. 0680/12 · October/November 2019 · Q9d[6]

    How far do you agree with these views? Give reasons for your answer.

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What examiners said

Most responses suggested one benefit of exporting peanut oil instead of peanuts.

— Examiner report, February/March 2022, 0680/22 Q1(c)(i) (Cambridge)

Many responses contained good explanations of advantages and disadvantages. A common error was to answer in terms of general tourism rather than sustainable tourism. Some responses confused advantages and disadvantages or only gave advantages. Others did not give sufficient detail to explanations. Some good explanations were seen. A common error was to misread the question and answer in terms of g...

— Examiner report, May/June 2021, 0680/23 Q3(d)(v) (Cambridge)

This extended-answer question was marked using a Level of Response mark scheme. This focuses on the quality and depth of the response rather than simply the number of points made and allows for a more extensive or detailed answer. The strongest responses identified the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing points of view and were able to put together a coherent response with examples to support...

— Examiner report, October/November 2019, 0680/12 Q9(d) (Cambridge)

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