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Mineral security: AQA A‑Level Geography questions

Every AQA A-Level Geography exam question on 3.2.5.5 Mineral security, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q05.2

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    6 marks3.2.5.5 Mineral security
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 05.2: Analyse the data shown in Figure 9a and Figure 9b. [6 marks]

  2. Q05.4

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    9 marks3.2.5.5 Mineral security3.2.5.2 Natural resource issues
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 05.4: To what extent will geopolitics become increasingly important in mineral resource security in the future? [9 marks]

  3. Q05.4

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    9 marks3.2.5.5 Mineral security
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 05.4: With reference to one mineral ore, assess the relationship between demand for the ore and the end uses of the ore. [9 marks]

  4. Q05.3

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    9 marks3.2.5.5 Mineral security
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 05.3: To what extent does the role of one specified mineral ore in global commerce and industry lead to sustainability issues? [9 marks]

  5. Q05.4

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    9 marks3.2.5.5 Mineral security3.2.5.2 Natural resource issues
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 05.4: To what extent are the geopolitics of mineral ore trade determined by global patterns of consumption? [9 marks]

  6. Q05.2

    November 2020 · Paper 2

    6 marks3.2.5.5 Mineral security
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    November 2020 Paper 2, question 05.2: Analyse the relationship between mineral mining sites and rock types shown in Figure 9. [6 marks]

  7. Q05.5

    November 2020 · Paper 2

    20 marks3.2.5.5 Mineral security3.2.5.3 Water security
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    November 2020 Paper 2, question 05.5: ‘The environmental impacts of ore extraction will always be greater than that of water supply schemes.’ With reference to a major ore extraction scheme and a ma
All 7 questions on Mineral security, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q05.2 (6 marks): Analyse the data shown in Figure 9a and Figure 9b. [6 marks]
  2. June 2025, Paper 2, Q05.4 (9 marks): To what extent will geopolitics become increasingly important in mineral resource security in the future? [9 marks]
  3. June 2023, Paper 2, Q05.4 (9 marks): With reference to one mineral ore, assess the relationship between demand for the ore and the end uses of the ore. [9 marks]
  4. June 2022, Paper 2, Q05.3 (9 marks): To what extent does the role of one specified mineral ore in global commerce and industry lead to sustainability issues? [9 marks]
  5. November 2021, Paper 2, Q05.4 (9 marks): To what extent are the geopolitics of mineral ore trade determined by global patterns of consumption? [9 marks]
  6. November 2020, Paper 2, Q05.2 (6 marks): Analyse the relationship between mineral mining sites and rock types shown in Figure 9. [6 marks]
  7. November 2020, Paper 2, Q05.5 (20 marks): ‘The environmental impacts of ore extraction will always be greater than that of water supply schemes.’ With reference to a major ore extraction scheme and a ma

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