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O LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 5014/22 PAPER 2
SOLVED EXAMPLES FOR EVERY QUESTION STYLE
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Paper 2 is 1 hour 45 minutes
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Total marks: 80
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You answer all questions
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You may use a calculator
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You should show working and use units where needed
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The papers are case-study based, e.g. Ischia, Greenland, Greece, Uzbekistan, Antarctica
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Mark schemes reward clear valid answers, but vague, contradictory, or wrongly used keywords can lose credit. Units also matter in calculations.
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia (AYLOTI), World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 11 World Records and 7 Distinctions, Educate A Change.
1. STATE / NAME / IDENTIFY QUESTIONS
Example 1: State the term used to describe movement of people from one place to another. [1]
Answer
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Migration
Why this works
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Direct term
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No extra waffle
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One mark = one clear answer
Example 2: State the compound that gives plants their green colour. [1]
Answer
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Chlorophyll
Why this works
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Exact syllabus term
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No need to explain photosynthesis here
Example 3: Name one renewable energy resource. [1]
Answer
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Solar energy
Other possible answers
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Wind energy
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Hydroelectric power
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Geothermal energy
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Tidal energy
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Biomass
2. DEFINE QUESTIONS
Example: Define sustainable development. [2]
Answer
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Sustainable development means meeting the needs of people today without stopping future generations from meeting their own needs.
Why this works
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Mentions present needs
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Mentions future generations
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Clean 2-mark definition
Example: Define food insecurity. [2]
Answer
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Food insecurity is when people do not have reliable access to enough safe and nutritious food.
Why this works
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Mentions lack of reliable access
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Mentions enough food / safe food
3. CALCULATE POPULATION DENSITY
Example: Ischia has a population of 62 000 and an area of 46 km². Calculate the population density. [2]
Working
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Population density = population ÷ area
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62 000 ÷ 46 = 1347.8
Answer
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1348 people/km²
Why this works
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Formula shown
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Correct division
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Rounded to nearest whole number
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Unit included
4. CALCULATE PERCENTAGE
Example: Greece has a population of 10 300 000. There are 45 000 cotton farmers. Calculate the percentage of the population who are cotton farmers. [1]
Working
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Percentage = part ÷ whole × 100
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45 000 ÷ 10 300 000 × 100 = 0.4368
Answer
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0.44%
Why this works
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Correct formula
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Correct rounding
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Percentage sign included
5. CALCULATE PERCENTAGE INCREASE
Example: The population of Forio increased from 16 597 to 17 348. Calculate the percentage increase. [2]
Working
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Increase = 17 348 − 16 597
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Increase = 751
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Percentage increase = 751 ÷ 16 597 × 100
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Percentage increase = 4.52%
Answer
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4.5%
Why this works
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Uses the original value as the denominator
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Shows working
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Gives a sensible rounded answer
6. CALCULATE RANGE
Example: The minimum temperature at Halley is highest in January at −6.6°C and lowest in August at −36.7°C. Calculate the annual range. [2]
Working
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Range = highest − lowest
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−6.6 − (−36.7)
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−6.6 + 36.7 = 30.1
Answer
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30.1°C
Why this works
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Handles negative numbers correctly
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Includes °C
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Doesn’t accidentally write −30.1°C, which would be pain with a pen
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia (AYLOTI), World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 11 World Records and 7 Distinctions, Educate A Change.
7. COMPLETE / PLOT A GRAPH
Example: Plot a line graph of population from 1950 to 2020. [4]
What the answer must do
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Label x-axis:
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Year
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Label y-axis:
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Population
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Use an even scale:
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e.g. 0, 10 000, 20 000, 30 000
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Plot all points accurately
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Join points with straight lines
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Use at least half the grid
Good exam habit
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Use small crosses
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Plot carefully
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Do not make the graph tiny
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Do not use random uneven intervals
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Do not forget labels
Why this scores
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Mark schemes usually reward:
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Axis labels
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Suitable scale
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Correct plotting
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Accurate completion
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8. DESCRIBE A TREND
Example: Describe the trend in Greenland’s population from 1950 to 2020. [1]
Answer
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The population increased from 1950 to 1990 and then stayed constant from 1990 to 2020.
Why this works
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Says both parts:
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Increased
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Then levelled off
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Uses the full time period
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Not vague like “it changed”
Stronger 2–3 mark style answer
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Overall, the population increased.
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It rose from 23 000 in 1950 to 56 000 in 1990.
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It then remained stable at about 56 000 from 1990 to 2020.
9. READ DATA FROM A GRAPH
Example: Name the month with the greatest mass of lemons sold in 2021. [1]
Answer style
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June
Why this works
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Just read the highest point/bar for 2021
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No explanation needed
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Don’t write “summer” if the question asks for a month
10. RANK / ORDER DATA
Example: Rank settlements from highest to lowest population. [1]
Data
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Nuuk: 14 798
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Sisimiut: 5227
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Ilulissat: 4413
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Qaqortoq: 3224
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Aasiaat: 3005
Answer
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Nuuk
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Sisimiut
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Ilulissat
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Qaqortoq
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Aasiaat
Why this works
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Highest to lowest
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No calculation needed
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Do not misspell badly enough that the settlement becomes unclear
11. DESCRIBE MAP DISTRIBUTION
Example: Describe the distribution of settlements in Greenland. [3]
Answer
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Most settlements are along the coast.
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They are mainly on ice-free land.
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Many are near ports or airports.
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Few or none are found in the ice-covered interior.
Why this works
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Uses map pattern
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Uses case-study context
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Gives more than one clear point
12. EXPLAIN MAP DISTRIBUTION
Example: Explain why most settlements in Greenland are near the coast. [3]
Answer
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The interior is covered by ice sheets, so it is difficult to build settlements there.
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Coastal areas are more accessible by boat and have ports.
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Fishing is a major economic activity, so people live near the sea for work.
Why this works
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Not just “because coast is good”
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Links:
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Physical reason
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Transport reason
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Economic reason
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Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia (AYLOTI), World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 11 World Records and 7 Distinctions, Educate A Change.
13. SUGGEST REASONS
Example: Suggest why young adults may move from Greenland to Denmark. [3]
Answer
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Greenland has a very cold climate with long winters, so some young adults may want easier living conditions.
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There may be limited job opportunities because many jobs are only in fishing or tourism.
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Denmark may have more universities and further education options.
Why this works
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One climate reason
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One economic reason
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One education reason
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Fully linked to the case study
14. EXPLAIN QUESTIONS
Example: Explain how urbanisation can cause groundwater shortages. [3]
Answer
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Urbanisation increases the number of people and businesses, so water demand rises.
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More groundwater is pumped from aquifers for homes, industry and services.
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Roads and buildings create impermeable surfaces, so less rainwater infiltrates into the ground to recharge groundwater.
Why this works
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Clear chain:
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Urbanisation
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More demand
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More extraction
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Less recharge
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This is proper explanation, not random vibes
15. SUGGEST IMPACTS
Example: Suggest environmental impacts of tourism on an island. [3]
Answer
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Tourists produce more litter and sewage, which can pollute beaches and seawater.
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More hotels and roads may destroy habitats.
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Wildlife may be disturbed by noise, boats and people walking in fragile areas.
Why this works
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Gives three separate impacts
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All are environmental
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Does not drift into “tourism creates jobs” when question asks environmental
16. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
Example: Suggest advantages and disadvantages of using machines rather than people to harvest crops. [4]
Advantages
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Machines harvest crops faster, so crops can be collected before they are damaged.
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Machines reduce labour costs because fewer workers are needed.
Disadvantages
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Machines are expensive to buy and maintain.
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Machines may reduce employment for local workers.
Why this works
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Clearly separated
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Two advantages
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Two disadvantages
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Each point is explained
17. COMPARE QUESTIONS
Example: Compare males and females in a population pyramid. [2]
Answer
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From ages 0–54, the number of males and females is mostly similar.
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From ages 55 and above, there are generally more females than males.
Why this works
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Talks about both males and females
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Uses age ranges
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Does not describe only one side
18. POPULATION PYRAMID INTERPRETATION
Example: What does a narrow base in a population pyramid suggest? [2]
Answer
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A narrow base suggests a low birth rate.
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This means fewer young people are being born compared with older age groups.
Why this works
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Identifies the feature
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Gives the meaning
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Nice and clean
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia (AYLOTI), World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 11 World Records and 7 Distinctions, Educate A Change.
19. QUESTIONNAIRE: PILOT SURVEY
Example: Explain why a pilot survey is used before the main questionnaire. [2]
Answer
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A pilot survey tests whether the questions are clear and easy to understand.
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It allows mistakes or confusing questions to be corrected before the main survey.
Why this works
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Purpose given
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Benefit given
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Perfect 2-mark answer
20. QUESTIONNAIRE: LIMITATIONS
Example: Suggest three limitations of using a questionnaire. [3]
Answer
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Some people may not reply, so the results may not represent everyone.
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Some people may give dishonest answers.
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Some questions may be misunderstood.
Why this works
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Three separate limitations
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Each is realistic
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No repeats like “people lie” and “people are dishonest” as two separate points
21. SAMPLING METHOD
Example: A farmer selects every second tree in each row. Name this sampling method. [1]
Answer
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Systematic sampling
Why this works
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“Every second” or “every nth” = systematic
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Don’t write random sampling here
22. WHY PLANTS SHOULD NOT BE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER
Example: Suggest why lemon trees should not be planted closer together. [2]
Answer
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The trees would compete for light, water and mineral ions.
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This would reduce photosynthesis and growth, so yield would decrease.
Why this works
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Competition named
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Effect on growth/yield explained
23. CONTROL GROUP / CONTROL ROW
Example: Explain why fertiliser was not used on tree row 1. [1]
Answer
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Tree row 1 was used as a control for comparison with the fertilised rows.
Why this works
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Uses the key word “control”
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Explains comparison
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No extra drama needed
24. CONCLUSION FROM DATA
Example: A row given medium fertiliser has yields of 250 kg, 240 kg and 255 kg over three years. Write a conclusion. [1]
Answer
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The medium fertiliser gave the highest and most consistent lemon yield.
Why this works
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Uses actual pattern
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Says what the data shows
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Doesn’t overclaim beyond the data
25. WHY A CONCLUSION MAY NOT BE VALID
Example: A farmer says fertiliser A is definitely best after testing one field only. Suggest why this conclusion may not be valid. [2]
Answer
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The result may have been affected by other factors such as soil quality, water supply or sunlight.
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The investigation should be repeated in more fields to make the conclusion more reliable.
Why this works
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Identifies uncontrolled variables
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Gives improvement
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This is the “examiner wants this” kind of answer
26. DRAW A RESULTS TABLE
Example: Draw a table to record mass of lemon flesh and thickness of lemon skin. [1]
Answer
| Lemon number | Mass of flesh / g | Thickness of skin / mm |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||
| 2 | ||
| 3 |
Why this works
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Has headings
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Has units
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Has space for repeats
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Table is not messy
27. MEASURING INSTRUMENT
Example: Name the instrument used to measure mass. [1]
Answer
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Balance
Why this works
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Correct instrument
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Not “measuring cylinder” because that measures volume
28. SELECTIVE BREEDING
Example: Describe how selective breeding can produce lemons with more flesh and thinner skin. [3]
Answer
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Choose lemon plants that produce fruit with large flesh mass and thin skin.
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Breed these selected plants together.
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Repeat this over many generations until most lemons have the desired features.
Why this works
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Select parents
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Breed them
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Repeat over generations
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Classic 3-mark chain
29. STATE TECHNIQUES TO INCREASE YIELD
Example: State two techniques to increase crop yield other than fertiliser and selective breeding. [2]
Answer
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Irrigation
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Pesticide use
Other possible answers
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Biological control
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Greenhouses
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Mechanisation
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Crop rotation
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Hydroponics
30. PHOTOSYNTHESIS WORD EQUATION
Example: State the word equation for photosynthesis. [2]
Answer
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carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
Why this works
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Correct reactants
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Correct products
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Arrow points the right way
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Don’t add respiration equation here, that would be classic self-sabotage
31. FOOD WEB / PRODUCER QUESTION
Example: State the general name for plants in a food web. [1]
Answer
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Producers
Why this works
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Plants make their own food by photosynthesis
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In food webs, that makes them producers
32. FOOD INSECURITY QUESTION
Example: Suggest why growing cotton can lead to food insecurity. [2]
Answer
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Cotton may be grown instead of food crops, so less food is produced locally.
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Cotton uses a lot of water, so less water may be available to irrigate food crops.
Why this works
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Links cash crop to food supply
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Links water use to agriculture
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Fully environmental-management style
33. AGRICULTURE: FERTILISER IMPACT
Example: Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of fertiliser use. [2]
Answer
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Advantage:
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Fertilisers add mineral ions such as nitrates, so crops grow faster and yield increases.
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Disadvantage:
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Fertilisers may be washed into rivers and cause eutrophication.
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Why this works
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One benefit
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One problem
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Both explained
34. EUTROPHICATION
Example: Explain how fertilisers can cause fish to die. [4]
Answer
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Fertilisers containing nitrates are washed into rivers by runoff.
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Algae grow rapidly because there are more nutrients.
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The algae die and are decomposed by bacteria.
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Bacteria use up oxygen during respiration, so fish die due to lack of oxygen.
Why this works
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Full chain
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No missing steps
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This is one of those “write it like a recipe” answers
35. BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
Example: Suggest one advantage and one disadvantage of biological control. [2]
Answer
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Advantage:
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It reduces the need for chemical pesticides.
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Disadvantage:
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The introduced species may become invasive or affect non-target species.
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Why this works
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Balanced
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Environmental
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Not vague
36. WATER TREATMENT
Example: State two strategies to treat water containing bacteria. [2]
Answer
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Boiling
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Chlorination
Other possible answers
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Filtration
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UV treatment
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Distillation
Why this works
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Both can make water safer
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Specifically deals with bacteria
37. ABIOTIC COMPONENTS
Example: State three abiotic components in an ecosystem. [3]
Answer
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Temperature
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Light intensity
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Water availability
Other possible answers
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pH
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Oxygen concentration
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Salinity
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Soil type
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Wind speed
38. RENEWABLE ENERGY
Example: State two renewable energy resources other than biofuels. [2]
Answer
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Solar energy
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Wind energy
Why this works
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Renewable
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Clear
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No fossil fuel nonsense like coal or gas
39. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Example: Suggest why it is important to minimise waste in Antarctica. [2]
Answer
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Waste is difficult and expensive to remove because Antarctica is remote.
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Waste can pollute fragile ecosystems and harm wildlife.
Why this works
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Uses context:
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Remote place
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Fragile environment
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Gives two separate reasons
40. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF BURNING WASTE
Example: Suggest one environmental impact of burning sewage sludge. [1]
Answer
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It releases carbon dioxide, which contributes to climate change.
Other possible answers
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Releases air pollutants
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Produces smoke
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May release harmful gases
41. BENEFIT OF SPREADING SEWAGE SLUDGE ON FIELDS
Example: Suggest one benefit to farmers of spreading sewage sludge on fields. [1]
Answer
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It adds nutrients to the soil, which can improve crop growth.
Why this works
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Links sludge to soil fertility
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Links soil fertility to yield
42. INVASIVE SPECIES
Example: Suggest why rats needed to be removed from South Georgia. [2]
Answer
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Rats ate eggs and chicks of ground-nesting birds.
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This reduced bird populations and could cause native species to become extinct.
Why this works
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Gives direct impact
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Links to biodiversity/extinction
43. LIMITATIONS OF A METHOD
Example: Dogs were used to detect rats by smell. Suggest one limitation. [1]
Answer
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Dogs may not detect every rat, especially in difficult terrain or bad weather.
Why this works
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Realistic limitation
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Linked to method
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Not random
44. WHY A PROGRAMME IS MORE DIFFICULT IN A DIFFERENT PLACE
Example: Suggest why removing rats is harder in New Zealand than South Georgia. [3]
Answer
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New Zealand has a much larger human population, so there are more settlements where rats can hide.
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It consists of many islands, so the programme would need to cover a wider and more complex area.
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More ports, ships and movement of goods increase the risk of rats being reintroduced.
Why this works
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Compares both places
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Uses case-study logic
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Gives three developed reasons
45. UNSUSTAINABLE FISHING
Example: Explain what is meant by unsustainable fishing. [2]
Answer
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Unsustainable fishing means fish are caught faster than they can reproduce.
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This causes fish populations to decrease and may prevent them from recovering in the future.
Why this works
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Defines the concept
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Adds consequence
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Very clean 2-mark answer
46. ILLEGAL FISHING
Example: Suggest why illegal fishing may occur. [3]
Answer
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The fish may sell for a high price, so illegal fishing can make large profits.
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The ocean is large and difficult to patrol.
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Some countries may have weak enforcement or limited resources to stop illegal fishing.
Why this works
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Economic reason
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Practical reason
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Enforcement reason
47. FISHING MANAGEMENT
Example: Suggest ways to manage fish stocks sustainably. [4]
Answer
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Set quotas to limit the number of fish caught.
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Ban fishing during breeding seasons.
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Use larger mesh nets so young fish can escape.
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Patrol fishing areas and fine boats that fish illegally.
Why this works
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Four separate strategies
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All are practical
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All link to sustainability
48. TOURISM BENEFITS
Example: Suggest economic benefits of tourism to an island. [3]
Answer
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Tourism creates jobs in hotels, restaurants and transport.
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Tourists spend money, increasing income for local businesses.
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The government may earn tax revenue that can be used to improve infrastructure.
Why this works
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Economic only
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No irrelevant environmental point
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Developed enough for 3 marks
49. TOURISM ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
Example: Suggest environmental problems caused by tourism. [3]
Answer
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Tourists produce litter and sewage, which can pollute land and water.
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Hotels and roads may destroy habitats.
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Wildlife may be disturbed by noise, boats and visitors.
Why this works
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Three separate environmental impacts
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Not repeated
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Good Paper 2 style
50. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Example: Suggest how tourism can be managed sustainably. [4]
Answer
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Limit visitor numbers to reduce pressure on fragile areas.
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Use trained guides to keep tourists on marked paths.
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Provide bins and sewage treatment to reduce pollution.
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Use tourism income to fund conservation.
Why this works
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Four methods
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Each method has a clear environmental purpose
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Sounds like a student, not a robot wearing a geography hat
51. CLIMATE CHANGE CAUSES
Example: State two human activities that increase greenhouse gases. [2]
Answer
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Burning fossil fuels
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Deforestation
Why this works
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Both are human causes
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Both link to increased greenhouse gases
52. SEA LEVEL RISE
Example: Explain how climate change causes sea level rise. [3]
Answer
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Global warming melts land ice such as glaciers and ice sheets.
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The meltwater flows into the oceans.
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Warmer seawater also expands, so sea level rises.
Why this works
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Mentions melting land ice
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Mentions thermal expansion
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Nice complete chain
53. CROP FAILURE IN COLD CONDITIONS
Example: Explain why it is not possible to grow crops at Halley in Antarctica. [4]
Answer
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Temperatures are very low, so enzymes in plants work slowly and growth is limited.
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The land is covered by ice, so there is little or no soil for roots.
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There are long periods of darkness, so photosynthesis cannot happen for much of the year.
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Strong winds and extreme weather can damage plants.
Why this works
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Uses Antarctica context
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Four separate reasons
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Scientific but not overcooked
54. DESIGN FEATURES / STRUCTURE QUESTION
Example: Suggest why Halley station is built on skis with adjustable legs. [4]
Answer
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The ice shelf moves, so skis allow the station to be moved.
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Snow and ice build up each year, so adjustable legs stop the station being buried.
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The legs can keep the accommodation level on uneven ice.
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It is easier to relocate the station if cracks form in the ice shelf.
Why this works
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Uses the diagram
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Uses the case-study context
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Each point is useful
55. INSULATION QUESTION
Example: Suggest two reasons why good insulation is important in Antarctica. [2]
Answer
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It reduces heat loss, keeping people warm in very cold conditions.
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It reduces the amount of fuel or electricity needed for heating.
Why this works
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Human survival point
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Energy saving point
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Both linked to location
56. MINING ADVANTAGES
Example: Suggest advantages of opening a new mine. [3]
Answer
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It creates jobs for local people.
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It increases income from selling minerals.
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It provides raw materials for industries such as batteries and electronics.
Why this works
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Social/economic benefits
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Fully linked to mineral extraction
57. MINING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Example: Suggest environmental impacts of mining. [4]
Answer
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Vegetation may be removed, causing habitat loss.
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Soil erosion may increase because the land is exposed.
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Chemicals or waste rock may pollute rivers.
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Dust and noise may disturb people and wildlife.
Why this works
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Four impacts
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Environmental focus
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No irrelevant “jobs” point
58. SUSTAINABLE USE OF MINERALS
Example: Suggest how minerals can be used sustainably. [3]
Answer
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Metals can be recycled to reduce the need for new mining.
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Products can be repaired and reused instead of thrown away.
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Mining sites can be restored by replacing soil and planting vegetation.
Why this works
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Reduce extraction
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Extend product life
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Restore environment
59. NATURAL HAZARD IMPACTS
Example: Suggest impacts of earthquakes on people. [3]
Answer
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Buildings may collapse, causing deaths and injuries.
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Roads and bridges may be damaged, making rescue harder.
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Water and electricity supplies may be cut off.
Why this works
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Human impacts
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Infrastructure impacts
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Emergency response impact
60. HAZARD MANAGEMENT
Example: Suggest ways to reduce the impact of earthquakes. [4]
Answer
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Build earthquake-resistant buildings.
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Prepare evacuation plans.
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Educate people on what to do during an earthquake.
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Keep emergency supplies such as food, water and medicine.
Why this works
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Four strategies
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All reduce risk or improve response
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No magic prediction nonsense
61. ECONOMIC IMPACT QUESTION
Example: Suggest economic impacts of a drought. [3]
Answer
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Crop yields may fall, reducing farmers’ income.
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Food prices may increase because supply is lower.
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The government may need to spend money importing food or providing aid.
Why this works
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Stays economic
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Uses income, prices, government spending
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Proper 3-mark coverage
62. SOCIAL IMPACT QUESTION
Example: Suggest social impacts of water shortage. [3]
Answer
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People may have less safe drinking water.
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Disease may spread if people use polluted water.
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Children may miss school if they have to collect water from far away.
Why this works
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Focuses on people’s lives
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Not just environment
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Good social angle
63. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT QUESTION
Example: Suggest environmental impacts of deforestation. [3]
Answer
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Habitats are destroyed, reducing biodiversity.
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Soil erosion increases because roots no longer hold soil together.
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Less carbon dioxide is absorbed, which may contribute to climate change.
Why this works
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Habitat
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Soil
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Climate
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Three strong points
64. “TO WHAT EXTENT” / EVALUATE STYLE
Example: To what extent is recycling an effective way to manage waste? [6]
Answer
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Recycling is effective because it reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill.
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It also reduces the need to extract new raw materials.
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This can save energy and reduce environmental damage from mining or logging.
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However, recycling can be expensive because waste must be collected, sorted and processed.
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Some materials cannot be recycled easily, especially if they are contaminated.
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Overall, recycling is useful, but it works best when combined with reducing waste and reusing products.
Why this works
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Gives benefits
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Gives limitations
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Ends with judgement
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Not one-sided
65. “WHICH METHOD IS BEST?” STYLE
Example: Which is better for controlling pests: pesticides or biological control? [4]
Answer
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Pesticides work quickly and can remove pests before crops are badly damaged.
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However, pesticides may kill non-target species and pollute food chains.
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Biological control reduces chemical use and may control pests for a long time.
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Overall, biological control may be better for long-term sustainability, but pesticides may be better in an emergency outbreak.
Why this works
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Discusses both methods
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Gives judgement
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Doesn’t act like one method is perfect
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Very exam-friendly
66. “WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?” STYLE
Example: Why is it important to protect biodiversity? [3]
Answer
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Biodiversity keeps ecosystems stable because species depend on each other in food webs.
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It protects useful species that may provide medicines, food or genetic resources.
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It prevents extinction and maintains natural habitats for future generations.
Why this works
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Ecosystem reason
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Human-use reason
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Future/conservation reason
67. “HOW CAN THIS BE IMPROVED?” STYLE
Example: Suggest how an investigation into fertiliser use could be improved. [3]
Answer
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Use a larger sample of trees.
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Repeat the investigation over more years.
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Keep variables such as water, sunlight and soil type the same.
Why this works
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Reliability
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Repeats
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Validity/control
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Exact science-investigation logic
68. “GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER” STYLE
Example: Suggest why crop yield may decrease if trees are planted closer together. Give reasons. [2]
Answer
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Trees would compete more for light, water and mineral ions.
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This would reduce photosynthesis and growth, so less fruit would be produced.
Why this works
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Does not just say “less space”
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Explains why less space matters
69. “USE EVIDENCE FROM THE DATA” STYLE
Example: Use the data to explain which fertiliser is best. [3]
Answer
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Row 4 appears to be best because it gave high yields in all three years.
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The yields were 250 kg, 240 kg and 255 kg.
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This shows the fertiliser gave consistently high production.
Why this works
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Uses actual numbers
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Interprets them
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Makes a sensible conclusion
70. “GENERAL MANAGEMENT” STYLE
Example: Suggest ways to reduce plastic pollution in oceans. [4]
Answer
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Ban or charge for single-use plastic bags.
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Improve waste collection so plastic does not enter rivers.
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Recycle plastic bottles and packaging.
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Educate people to reduce littering.
Why this works
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Law/economic method
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Infrastructure method
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Recycling method
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Education method
FINAL UNIVERSAL MODEL ANSWER FORMULA
For almost any 3–6 mark Paper 2 answer:
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Point
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Explain why
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Give consequence
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Link to case study/data
Example formula
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______ causes ______ because ______. -
This leads to ______. -
In this case, ______ makes the problem more serious because ______.
Example using water shortage
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Urbanisation increases water demand because more people need water for homes and businesses.
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More groundwater is extracted from aquifers.
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In this case, hot dry summers make the problem worse because less rainfall is available to replace the water.
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia (AYLOTI), World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 11 World Records and 7 Distinctions, Educate A Change.