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NSWEarth and Environmental Science

Module 8: Resource Management

5 dot points across 5 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How are renewable and non-renewable energy resources formed and used, and how can Australia transition to lower-emission energy?

What environmental impacts arise from mining and waste, and how can mined land and waste be managed and rehabilitated?

How can resource use be made sustainable, and what can Aboriginal land-management knowledge contribute?

How can mineral and energy resources be extracted and used in ways that balance economic benefit with environmental sustainability?

How can water resources be managed sustainably to meet human needs while maintaining ecosystem health?