Ordinary Level PEAT (2011 Q3) (i) Describe how different machines (technology) have increased the amount of peat that is extracted and removed from bogs (3 MACHINES – 3 MARKS AND EXPLAIN HOW THEY’RE USED 3 MARKS) (ii) Name and explain ONE possible use of bogs after the peat has been removed. ( 1 MARK NAME – 3 MARKS EXPLAIN) Irish Oil and Gas (2012 Q 5) (i) Name the gas field found off the west Coast of Ireland (2 m) (ii) Describe TWO advantages of discovering oil or gas, for a country like Ireland. (2x2) (iii) Name TWO ways people use oil. (2x2) Higher Level PEAT (2013) (i) Describe two ways in which technology has aided in the exploitation of peat. (2 DESC X3) (ii) Explain two reasons why the majority of Bord na Móna’s commercial peat production takes place at the raised bogs in the Midlands. (2 REASONS X2) Oil and Gas Name one Country (not Ireland) Where Oil has been discovered in recent years (1 MARK) Explain 3 effects that this had on the country (3 X 3)

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Describe two ways in which technology has aided in the exploitation of peat. (2 DESC X3)

Explain two reasons why the majority of Bord na Móna’s commercial peat production takes place at the raised bogs in the Midlands. (2 REASONS X2)

Name one Country (not Ireland) Where Oil has been discovered in recent years (1 MARK) Explain 3 effects that this had on the country (3 X 3)

Economic Geography Exam Question Primary Economic Activities Secondary Economic Activities Tertiary Economic Activities Water as a resource Case Study: Irrigation in the Nile Valley Egypt Oil: Saudi Arabia, The search for Oil in Irish Waters The Exploitation of Ireland’s Peat lands Fishing Farming: Case Study- A mixed farm Factory Location Case Studies: A light Industry – Intel Ireland A heavy Industry – RUSAL AUGHINISH Footloose Industries Industrial location: Change over time The Role of Women in industries Manufacturing on a World Scale – Industrialised/Industrial Emergent regions The Impact on the Environment Conflicts on Interest: Case Studies: Incineration and The Shortening of Working Hours Tourism Tourism in Europe (Spain) Tourism in Ireland Tourism and Transport Links The Impact of Tourism

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Homework for Friday Ordinary Level: COMPLETE THESE EXAM QUESTIONS Tourism - 2009 Question 2 > Part C and Farming -2007 Paper > Question 2 > Part C Higher Level: Tourism - 2011 Question 4 > Part B Irrigation scheme – 2012 Question 2 > Part B