
This resource is a diagnostic knowledge check for the Mineral Resources section of the AQA A-level Environmental Science specification.
It is designed to help students and teachers identify gaps in understanding after teaching the Physical Environment: Mineral Resources topic. The questions are original and structured to assess recall, application and skills/data analysis.
The knowledge check covers:
• minerals extracted from the lithosphere
• metals and metal ores, industrial minerals and construction materials
• geological processes that produce localised mineral deposits
• reserves and resources
• Lasky’s principle and cut-off ore grade
• exploratory techniques, including satellite imagery, seismic surveys, gravimetry, magnetometry, resistivity and trial drilling
• factors affecting mine viability
• ore purity, overburden, hydrology, chemical form and economics
• environmental impacts of mineral exploitation
• turbid drainage water, spoil, leachate and site restoration
• strategies to secure future mineral supplies
• recycling, bioleaching, phytomining and Cradle to Cradle design
The resource includes:
• Section A: Recall questions
• Section B: Application questions
• Section C: Skills and data analysis
• full teacher mark scheme
• specification point mapping for each question
• maths, practical and working scientifically links where relevant
This resource is suitable for:
• AQA A-level Environmental Science students
• end-of-topic review
• retrieval practice
• diagnostic assessment
• revision before Paper 1
• identifying misconceptions and gaps before moving on
The mark scheme is designed to support teacher feedback and student self-assessment. It includes acceptable answers, specification links and guidance on common areas where students may lose marks.
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