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O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/23 · May/June 2017 · Q68 Marks

Crude oil is an important energy resource. Which two phrases describe crude oil as an energy resource? Circle two correct answers. Biofuel Fossil fuel Non-renewable Renewable Tertiary fuel

  1. (a)Which two phrases describe crude oil as an energy resource? Circle two correct answers. Biofuel Fossil fuel Non-renewable Renewable Tertiary fuel[2]
  2. (b)(i)Complete Fig. 7 to show 9% of world crude oil reserves in Iran.[1]
  3. (b)(ii)Which country has the most crude oil reserves?[1]
  4. (b)(iii)Kuwait is a very small country, yet it has the 6th largest crude oil reserves. Which other small country has a similar level of reserves?[1]
  5. (c)Describe the location of the countries shaded on Fig. 7.[3]

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Mark scheme

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  1. [1] Non renewable
  2. [1] Fossil fuel
  3. [1] Completion of graph for Iran
  4. [1] Venezuela
  5. [1] UAE
  6. [1] Most / 5 in Middle East / 6 in Asia
  7. [1] 2 in Africa
  8. [1] 1 in North America
  9. [1] 1 in South America
  10. [1] All north of Equator

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Topic
Economic development, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, May/June 2017 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 6.

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