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Paper 1 and 2 AQA GCSE Geography Case Study Revision Booklet

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Paper 2 AQA GCSE Geography Case Study Revision Booklet

Paper 1 AQA GCSE Geography Case Study Revision Booklet

Dual coded case studies (named examples) for Paper 1 and 2, and space to record your Paper 3 fieldwork key information. Includes guidance on exam structures.

Paper 1: Malaysia Rainforest, Thar Desert, Haiti Earthquake LIC / Kobe Earthquake HIC, Nepal Earthquake LIC / Chile Earthquake HIC, Typhoon Haiyan LIC, Somerset Flood Levels 2014 HIC, Banbury, River Tees, The Holderness Coast

Paper 2: Lagos & Makoko Floating School, Rio de Janeiro, UK – Birmingham & Longbridge, UK - Torr Quarry & Cambridge Science Park, Jamaica, Nigeria, Lesotho Highland Water Project Water, Wakel River Basin Water, Fracking Energy.

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Aggregate Industry Case Study: LafargeHolcim Group: Aggregate Industries, Torr Works Quarry

“we got one in the workshop, and it is working really well”, about the customer.

Project Background

The quarry was suffering with moisture in the airlines in numerous places at the site. For instance, the pneumatic hand tools and plasma cutting machine in the workshop were receiving extensive damage from liquid water in the compressed air lines. As a result, pneumatic hand tools would have to be frequently replaced along with various components like the tips from the plasma cutting machines. This was resulting in unnecessary equipment wastage, avoidable costs, and production downtime.

Why did Aggregate Industries choose Expel?

Considering both the limitations of a dryer and hefty price tag it carries, Interim Mechanical Maintenance Manager Calum Barnett wanted to explore more effective solutions to completely remove the source of the problem. Expel offers a revolutionary approach to compressed air filtration. It uses Computational Fluid Dynamics to instantly expel the liquids and particulates that enter the unit instead of retaining them, meaning the performance of Expel never drops below 99.999% efficiency.  This contrasts with traditional compressed air filters because ordinarily they contain saturable internal elements that become less and less effective as they are used. Expel does not require any replacement internal elements and is virtually maintenance free. A lot of customers in the aggregate industry have found Expel is so effective that it has saved many our customers from having to buy and run refrigerant dryers. The Interim Mechanical Maintenance Manager was no different in experiencing these remarkable results…

THE RESULTS

Reduced Wastage

Reduces Costs

Reduced Downtime

Increased Productivity

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Torr Quarry (Somerset) - Example

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• Manufacturing plants can look dull and affect the visual effect of the landscape
• Industrial processes and waste pollution can cause air, water and soil pollution
• The transport of raw materials and manufacturing products increases levels of air pollution.
• Care in design can reduce the visual impact
• Technology can be used to reduce harmful emissions
• Desulphurisation can remove harmful gases
• Heavy fines can be imposed when pollution incidents occur
• Destroy natural habitats
• Pollute water courses
• Scar landscapes
• Recycling is encouraged
• Companies are expected to restore or improve a quarry after it has been used
• It is a limestone quarry in the Mendip hills. It employs over 100 people and contributes more than £15 million towards the local economy each year
• The quarry is being restored to create wildlife lakes
• 200 acres of the site have already been landscaped
• Regular monitoring of noise, vibration, dust and water quality
• Rail transport of quarried rock minimises the impact on local areas and villages

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Geography (GCSE) > Environmental Impacts of Industry in UK (Torr Quarry, Somerset) > Flashcards

Environmental Impacts of Industry in UK (Torr Quarry, Somerset) Flashcards

How have modern manufacturing industries had an effect on the environment?

• Cause AIR and WATER pollution
• Waste products placed in landfill which can pollute and harm the air, soil and water
• Creation of roads disrupts habitats and destroys them

How can industrial development be more sustainable?

• Heavy fines imposed when an industrial pollution incident occurs
• Stricter environmental targets put in place for industry
• Technology can be used to reduce harmful emission from power stations and heavy industry.

How is Quarrying harmful to the environment?

• Destroys natural habitats
• Pollutes nearby water sources
• Scars landscape

Name 3 restoration examples a company are expected to restore?

• Habitat creation
• Flood Storage

Name the example quarry in the UK?

Torr Quarry, Somerset

How many people are employed at Torr Quarry?

How much money does it contribute to the local economy?

£15 million each year

What is the current output of the Quarry?

5mil tonnes of rock

What is the rock used for?

Rock chippings, which are used in roads

Name 3 ways the Quarry aim to be environmentally sustainable?

• Rail transport, which minimises the impact on local roads and villages
• The quarry is being restored to create wildlife and new habitats + lake regeneration
• Regular monitoring of noise, dust and other chemicals

What plan was approved about the Quarry in 2012?

To deepen the Quarry by 2040 - which has less of an impact on the environment than widening the quarry

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Nissan Sunderland Case Study

Topics > The Changing Economic World > Nissan Sunderland Case Study

The automobile sector remains one of the few major manufacturing industries in the UK. Over 1.5 million new vehicles are produced annually within the country, predominantly at seven major manufacturing facilities. These plants are owned by foreign-based transnational corporations (TNCs), including Nissan, Toyota, and BMW.

Car manufacturing was not sustainable in the past due to inefficient engines producing toxic pollutants, parts that were difficult to recycle and energy-intensive production processes. However, the situation is very different today.

Over 7,000 people are employed by Nissan at its car manufacturing plant in Sunderland, which is northeast of England.

The factory has become efficient in several ways:

• Electric Vehicle Production: Nissan’s introduction of the LEAF, one of the world’s best-selling electric vehicles, marked a major shift towards sustainable automobile production. This zero-emission vehicle reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions.
• Energy Efficiency: The plant has implemented various energy-saving measures. These include using renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, to power operations, significantly reducing the factory’s carbon footprint. The site has ten wind turbines generating 6.6MW and 19,000 photo-voltaic panels (solar panels) generating 4.75MW of energy. This equates to 7% of the plant’s electrical requirements, enough to build 31,374 vehicles. CO2 levels have been reduced by 22.4% since 2005.
• Waste Reduction and Recycling: Nissan’s commitment to waste management involves minimising production waste and maximizing recycling. The plant operates under a zero-waste-to-landfill policy, ensuring all manufacturing waste is reused or recycled.
• Sustainable Supply Chain: Nissan collaborates with suppliers to ensure sustainable practices throughout its supply chain. This includes sourcing eco-friendly materials and ensuring suppliers adhere to environmental standards.
• Water Conservation : The factory employs advanced water conservation techniques, such as rainwater harvesting and water recycling systems, to reduce water usage in vehicle production.
• Education: The Skills Academy for Sustainable Manufacturing and Innovation (SASMI) supports the industry’s future through specialist training. Based at Nissan’s Sunderland plant, SASMI provides a training infrastructure for sustainable manufacturing and the low-carbon vehicle industry and a learning facility for employers, apprentices and students, providing new skills for new jobs.

Wind turbines, solar panels and the Nissan Leaf at the Nissan factory, Sunderland

Nissan’s Sunderland plant employs over 7,000 people and has shifted towards efficient operations, departing from the unsustainable practices of past car manufacturing.

Renewable energy powers the plant, with 10 wind turbines and 19,000 solar panels generating 7% of its electrical needs, enabling the production of 31,374 vehicles.

The plant focuses on eco-friendly innovations, developing electric and hybrid cars, and has achieved a 22.4% reduction in CO2 emissions since 2005.

The Skills Academy for Sustainable Manufacturing and Innovation (SASMI), located at the Sunderland plant, provides specialised training in sustainable manufacturing and the low-carbon vehicle industry, preparing workers, apprentices, and students for new roles in this evolving sector.

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