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FORM TP 2015/SPEC

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MAY/JUNE 2015
Answer ALL questions.
CARIBBEAN E XAM I NAT I O N S COUNCIL
You are advised to spend no more than 10 minutes on Question 1.
CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE®
EXAMINATION
1. A map of Nevis (scale 1:25 000), is provided as an insert for this question.
GEOGRAPHY
Imagine you are preparing to study farms at Cades Estate in St Thomas Lowland in the northwest
Paper 032 – General Proficiency of Nevis. With reference to the map, complete the two sketch maps as indicated below at (a) and
(b).
1 hour 45 minutes
(a) Figure 1 shows an outline of Nevis, the parish boundaries and Charlestown.
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READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Key


Charlestown
1. This paper consists of SIX questions. Answer ALL questions.

2. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.

3. Do NOT write in the margins.

4. You may use a silent, non-programmable calculator to answer questions.


Figure 1. Location of Cades Estate
5. You may use geometrical instruments.

6. You are advised to take some time to read through the paper and plan your answers. On this map show the position of Cades Estate. (1 mark)

7. If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet.
Remember to draw a line through your original answer.

8. If you use the extra page(s), you MUST write the question number clearly in
the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the
question part beside the answer.

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(b) Figure 2 shows part of the map of Nevis between Eastings 33 and 35 and Northings 99 and 2. You are to study the extent to which the characteristics of two small, commercial farms in the
01 on the same scale as the map. The 50 ft contour line and the water courses are shown. Cades Estate area in Nevis have been influenced by economic factors.

(a) Formulate a question or state a hypothesis to guide the collection of data in the field. This
will be the ‘purpose’ or ‘aim’ of your research.

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(b) Suggest a reason for studying the farms (the reason for your aim). This will form an
introduction to your report.

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Figure 2. Site map of Cades Estate study area (2 marks)
Scale 1:25 000

Complete the sketch map in Figure 2 by adding the following: 3. (a) For the study in Question 2, list SIX items on which you would collect information from
the farms.
(i) The main road (1 mark)
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(ii) The secondary road (1 mark)
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(iii) The Cades Estate and Lawrence Estate combined area of cultivation (with name
labels) (1 mark) ..............................................................................................................................................

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(b) Describe how and when you would conduct the research and record the information in the 4. The climate of Nevis influences its agriculture. Table 1 shows the average high and low temperatures
spaces below. in Charlestown.

How: ................................................................................................................................. TABLE 1: AVERAGE HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURES IN CHARLESTOWN


OVER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD
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................................................................................................................................. C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

................................................................................................................................. High 28 27.5 29 29.5 30 30 30 30.5 30.5 30 29 28

................................................................................................................................. Low 23 22 23 24 25.5 25.5 25.5 25.5 25 24.5 23 23


(3 marks)

When: ................................................................................................................................. (a) Using the data in Table 1 and the grid in Figure 3, complete the line graph to show the
high temperatures for Charlestown.
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(c) (i) Identify ONE problem (excluding the weather, illness and injury) that you are
likely to encounter in conducting the research in (b) above.

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(ii) State how you would overcome the problem that you identified in (c) (i) above.

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Figure 3. High temperatures in Charlestown
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(b) Using the data in Table 1, describe how TWO characteristics of the temperature could 5. Imagine you are studying the micro-climate on a farm in Nevis and have recorded the rainfall for
make Charlestown suitable for farming. the month of February. The data is shown in Table 2 below.

.............................................................................................................................................. TABLE 2: FEBRUARY RAINFALL (mm) IN STUDY AREA

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1 5 mm 8 3 mm 15 2 mm 22 3 mm
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2 0 9 0 16 0 23 4
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.............................................................................................................................................. (a) What instrument would help you to collect the rainfall data shown in Table 2?

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(b) Use the grid below to construct a bar graph to show the data for the last week of February (c) The data in Table 2 is normal for February as it is the same as the average rainfall for
shown in Table 2. Nevis. Explain TWO ways in which farming activities may be influenced by the rainfall.

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6. After completing the body of your report, you need to present the bibliography which lists the
books that you used as references. Four of the five elements of a book required for a bibliography
are listed below.

– City of publication
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– Name of publisher
– Name of author
– Year of publication
Figure 4. Rainfall in the last week of February
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What is the fifth element?

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Total 40 marks

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GEOGRAPHY
SPECIMEN PAPER
C A R I B B E A N E X A M I N A T I O N S C O U N C I L PAPER 032 – GENERAL PROFICIENCY
KEY AND MARK SCHEME

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CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
EXAMINATION
Question
P1 P2 P3
No.

1. (a) Figure 1

Outline map of Nevis with parish boundaries and


Charlestown. The location of Cades Estate clearly
shown. 1 mark 1

(b) Figure 2

Site Map of Cades Estate Study Area with each of


the following:

(i) Main road


(ii) Secondary road
GEOGRAPHY
(iii) The Cades Estate and Lawrence Estate
combined area of cultivation (with name
SPECIMEN PAPER
labels)
PAPER 032 – GENERAL PROFICIENCY
1 mark for EACH correct response 3 marks 3
KEY AND MARK SCHEME
Specific Objective: 1.4 (b)

2. (a) Sample answers:

How have the characteristics of the two farms been


influenced by economic factors?

Are economic factors more important than other 2


factors in the two farming systems?

The two farms have been greatly influenced by


economic factors.

Any hypothesis or question that covers the


importance of the economic factors on the nature
of both farms 2 marks

Any which only mentions the factors or the nature


of the farms - E.g. Are economic factors
important?
1 mark

Specific Objective: 1.6.1

(b) Any statement which can introduce the report:

For example: Some farmers are unable to make a 2


living only from farming. This study is to examine
how economic factors influence the farm ing in
Cades Estate. 2 marks

Clear overview with justification and topic


narrowed to the area of study – 2 marks
Introduction not clear or does not provide a focus
– 1 mark

Specific Objective: 1.6


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Question Question
P1 P2 P3 P1 P2 P3
No. No.

3. (a) Any 6 items: 4. (a) Line Graph:

Date; Gender of farmer; Age of farmer; Area of 9+ points correct 3 marks


farm; Land Use(area cultivated and area in 5 8 points correct 2 marks 3
pasture); Ownership – Land tenure; Labour (family 3 4 points correct 1 mark
or hired); Crops (types, acreage); Livestock 6 Less than 3 correct 0 mark
(type, numbers); Marketing (direct to consume rs
or to vendors); Is there any processing of
products? Is farming the only occupation? What (b) High temperatures suitable for plant growth all
are the costs of production? Are there subsidies? year. (1) Highest temperature will not stress
plants (1) being 30.5°. (1) Average monthly range
ANY other item which is relevant to the topic is only 6° at its greatest. (1) 6

1 mark for EACH RELEVANT item


Low temperatures are all above freezing (1) so no
6 x 1 mark = 6 marks risk of frost damage (1) and are also suitable for
plant growth. (1) Lowest average is 22°. (1)
Specific Objective: 1.6
2 conditions with any THREE points EACH
2 x 3 = 6 marks
(b) HOW – Prepare a data record sheet/questionnaire
(1); Make appointments with the farmers (1). Make
a sketch map (1). Take photographs (1).
5. (a) Instrument is a rain gauge 1 mark 1
3
1 mark for EACH relevant technique
3 x 1 mark = 3 marks
(b) Bar graph
WHEN - On a week day during the day (1), by
Both axes labelled 1 mark 3
appointment (1), avoiding Rainy Season if possible
3 bars correct 2 marks
(1) over two days (1).
1 2 bars correct 1 mark 3 marks
Any TWO points – 1 mark EACH 1 x 2 = 2 marks 2
(c) TWO ways farming activities may be affected:

(c) (i) EXAMPLE: Unwillingness of farmers to be  Low rainfall so crops may need irrigation (1)
interviewed. and farmer will weed to save moisture. (1)

Any appropriate problem 1 mark 1  Crops may be ready for harvest (1) or plants
will be flowering so the farmer will monitor 4
both. (1)
(ii) EXAMPLE. Seek the help of the Ministry of
Agriculture to be introduced to the  Ploughing (1) to kill weeds and conserve
farmers. moisture in soil (1) and prepare for planting.
(1)
Any appropriate solution for the problem 2
identified 2 marks
A weak solution - 1 mark
 Animals will need shelter (1) and extra feeding
(1) as grazing will not be adequate. (1)
Specific Objective: 1.6
2 marks EACH for any TWO ways 2 x 2 = 4 marks

6. The missing element is the title of the book 1


- 1 mark

Total 40 marks 10 10 20

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