Mineral | 2008 | 2012 | ||
Volume
(tones) |
Percentage
(%) |
Volume
(tones) |
Percentage
(%) |
|
Limestone | 275,000 | 44.74 | 936,000 | 57.30 |
Pozollana | 333,000 | 54.18 | 650,000 | 39.80 |
Kaolin | 4,000 | 0.65 | 43,000 | 2.60 |
Iron ore | 2,000 | 0.33 | 4,400 | 0.27 |
Cobalt | 662 | 0.10 | 556 | 0.03 |
614,662 | 100.00 | 1,633,956 | 100.00 |
Adapted: UBOS (2013), Statistical Abstract Table 3.5B P.153
a. Calculate the percentage change in production of Limestone, Kaolin and Cobalt, respectively between 2008 and 2012. (03 marks)
b. Draw comparative pie charts to represent the information contained in the table.
(12 marks)
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3. Examine the factors favouring the development of the mining sector in Uganda. (25marks)
4. To what extent has the presence of mineral resources controlled to industrial development in Uganda? (25marks)
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