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ZIMSEC O-Level Geography

7.4.1Natural resources, population and the exploitation of resources

Natural resources, population and the exploitation of resources in ZIMSEC O-Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 1 (the concept of natural resources; renewable and non-renewable resources; sustainable use in the local area) and Form 2 (population and resources; exploitation of resources in Zimbabwe and Africa).

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.4.1.1Classify resources into renewable and non-renewable.
  2. 7.4.1.2Describe how resources can be extracted sustainably in the local area.
  3. 7.4.1.3Describe population growth and its effects on resources.
  4. 7.4.1.4Describe the factors that influence the exploitation of natural resources.

Lessons

  • Natural resources: types, population pressure and exploitation

    28 min

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Natural resources, population and the exploitation of resources: sample question

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When can a renewable resource such as woodland be used up?

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