O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/13 · May/June 2013 · Q525 Marks

(a) Study Fig. 9, which shows information about a sugar refinery in Europe. The figures refer to the inputs and outputs for one day's production. Inputs: - sugar beet 4064 tonnes (from farms) - coke/coal 268 tonnes - lime - limestone (for purification) 173 tonnes Outputs: - dried pulp for cattle fodder 33 tonnes - sugar 538 tonnes (to the market) - molasses 51 tonnes (for yeast and alcohol) [Figure 9]

(a)(i)Identify the main raw material which is used in the sugar refinery.[1]
(a)(ii)Identify two outputs from the refinery, other than sugar.[2]
(a)(iii)Three jobs are listed in the table below. Complete the table by writing the following words in the correct spaces to classify the types of employment. Job: Packaging sugar in the refinery, Growing sugar beet, Driving lorries delivering sugar Type of employment: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary[3]
(a)(iv)Suggest why the refinery is located close to its main raw material rather than the market for the sugar.[4]
(b)(i)Describe three features of the sugar refinery buildings shown in Photograph B.[3]
(b)(ii)Describe the problems which manufacturing industries, such as the sugar refinery, might cause for the local natural environment.[5]
(c)For a named example of an area where high technology industry has been located, explain what has attracted this type of industry to the area. Name of area .[7]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2013). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] (a)(i) sugar beet
[2] (a)(ii) molasses; dried pulp; lime;
[3] (a)(iii) Packaging sugar: Secondary; Growing sugar beet: Primary; Driving lorries: Tertiary
[4] (a)(iv) Ideas such as: uses large quantities of raw materials/heavy or bulky raw materials; raw materials are more bulky than finished products; weight is lost in processing; low transport costs; finished products delivered nationwide/market is not just in one area so location next to it is impossible; finished product is not perishable/raw material is perishable; land is cheaper; etc.
[3] (b)(i) Ideas such as: big/tall/large buildings/buildings of varying heights; mixed ages/varying ages of buildings; chimneys; storage tanks/cylindrical tanks/towers; varying buildings materials or examples; etc.
[5] (b)(ii) Ideas such as: atmospheric pollution/smoke from factory/or example of gas e.g. CO2; exhaust fumes from lorries; pollution of rivers/groundwater; deforestation/clearance of natural vegetation/plants killed; kills animals/scares animals away; (impact on) ecosystems/food chains damaged; acid rain; loss of habitat; ground pollution/chemicals seeping into rock; etc.
[7] (c) Level 3 (7 marks) Uses named example. Comprehensive and accurate statements explaining the factors which have attracted high technology industries, including some place specific reference. Answers are likely to refer to factors such as: transport; environment; cost of land; proximity to universities for research; workers; availability of land/space.

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