O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/23 · May/June 2014 · Q48 Marks
Study Fig. 4, which shows a small farm in Zimbabwe.
- (a)(i)Which crop occupies the largest land area?[1]
- (a)(ii)What two tree crops are grown?[1]
- (b)Taking the most direct route, what is the distance and direction from the entrance of the compound, to the river to collect water? Distance ................................................. Direction ................................................[2]
- (c)Using evidence from Fig. 4, suggest what prevents all of the land on the farm from being cultivated.[2]
- (d)Suggest why chickens and goats are kept in the fenced compound.[2]
This question uses a diagram from the original paper, which isn't shown here. Open the full paper from the past papers archive to see it.
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2014). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (a) (i) Maize
- [1] (ii) Banana and Mango
- [2] (b) 45-60 metres
- SW / SSW
- [2] (c) Rocks
- Road / track
- Scrub
- River
- Huts
- Used for cattle
- [2] (d) Close to huts so easy access / lots of attention needed
- Huts for shelter
- Fertiliser for trees
- Controls grass / weeds in compound
- Fence prevents them escaping / getting lost
- Fence protects from theft
- Fence stops them eating the crops
- Fence keeps out predators
- Fence stops them straying on to road
Write your answer and get it marked
On Oracle Prep you can write or photograph your own answer and have it marked by AI against this mark scheme, with feedback on what you missed.
Sign up free →