Sample Essays - Section B
The 'Sustainability Exam' - Section B requires a 25 mark essay where you are expected to draw on knowledge, understanding and application from the whole of your Geography course.
Sustainable Food 'The best way to achieve sustainable food production is to reduce population growth.' Discuss. (25 marks)
'Can a sustainable food supply be maintained in the future?' Discuss. (25 marks) |
Sustainable Water Critically assess attitudes towards the sustainability of water supplies. (25 marks) 'The modification of human activity is the only realistic solution to ensuring a sustainable water supply for future generations.' Discuss. (25 marks) 'Decision makers need to alter people's perception of water demand as part of a sustainable management strategy.' To what extent do you agree with this statement? (25 marks) |
Sustainable Energy Discuss the various attempts that have been made to find sustainable solutions to problems faced by a shortage of energy supply. (25 marks) 'The best way to achieve sustainable development is to use less energy.' Why might opinions differ over this statement? (25 marks) 'International co-operation is required to ensure sustainable energy supplies into the future.' Assess how far this statement is considered to be true. (25 marks) |
Sustainable Cities The best way to achieve sustainable development is to 'think global, act local'. Assess the validity of this statement. (25 marks) Critically assess attempts that have been made to find sustainable solutions to problems faced by cities. (25 marks) |