1. 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)

2. Today’s Geographical Genius!
EVIE!!

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

4. 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)

5. 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)

7. 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

9. The Aswan High Dam on the Lake Nasser in The Nile

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