O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/12 · May/June 2018 · Q625 Marks

Answer one question from this section. (a) Study Fig. 6.1 (Insert), a map which shows an area in Zimbabwe where the tourist industry is important.

(a)(i)What is meant by the tourist industry?[1]
(a)(ii)Identify from Fig. 6.1: – one physical (natural) attraction for tourists. – one human attraction for tourists.[2]
(a)(iii)Using evidence from Fig. 6.1 only, suggest how the natural landscape has been changed in the area shown as a result of tourism.[3]
(b)Study Fig. 6.2 (Insert), which is a photograph showing the entrance to a national park in Zimbabwe.
(b)(i)Suggest three ways in which the advice in the notices shown in Fig. 6.2 will help protect the natural environment of the national park.[3]
(b)(ii)Suggest the likely benefits of tourism for people who live in or close to national parks such as Lake Chivero (Fig. 6.1) and Rhodes Matopos (Fig. 6.2).[4]
(b)(iii)Suggest how tourism may cause problems for local people.[5]
(c)For a named country or area you have studied, describe the methods used to supply water. Name of country or area[7]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] The business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment/making money from... people who are on holiday/visitors;
[2] Physical attraction = lake/wild animals (or example)/Crocodile Creek; Human attraction = rock paintings/lodges/restaurant/yacht club/campsite/hotel/cabin/Lion & Cheetah Park/Rhino Drive/Impala Drive; 2 @ 1 mark
[3] Ideas such as: Buildings have been built/examples e.g. restaurants/yacht clubs/hotels; Vegetation has been cleared; Fences erected; Roads/drives/tracks/bridges built Etc. 3 @ 1 mark
[3] To protect wildlife from dogs; To stop animals being killed by traffic; To prevent the landscape/vegetation/wildlife from being destroyed by off-road vehicles; To prevent poachers from killing wildlife/protect wildlife from being shot; To prevent litter; To prevent animals being scared; 3 @ 1 mark
[4] Ideas such as: Jobs/employment/example of/earn money from; Income for local businesses/restaurants/farmers/shops/sales of products; Taxes/money/forex used to improve hospitals/schools etc Development of electricity supply/water supply; Improvement of transport network/roads; Cultural exchange/learn about other cultures; Increased price of land for landowners; Etc. 4 @ 1 mark
[5] Ideas such as: Loss of farmland; Loss of homes/living space/land more expensive/cannot afford to live there; Inflation/increase in prices; Seasonal employment; Low wages/exploitation of workers; Noise; Litter; Traffic congestion/lot of traffic; Air pollution leads to breathing difficulties; Sea pollution so fishermen cannot fish; Visual pollution spoils view; Vandalism/graffiti; Dilution of culture/Westernised/cultural insensitivity; Drunken/disrespectful/rude behaviour/racism of tourists; Lack of privacy/personal space; Can't access private tourist areas; Less water supply for locals; Etc. 5 @ 1 mark or development
[7] Levels marking Level 1 (1-3 marks) Statements including limited detail which describe methods used to supply water. Level 2 (4-6 marks) Uses named example. More developed statements which describe methods used to supply water. Note: Do not accept statistics as a L2 for this question, as it does not describe the methods used and so is not a L2 statement. (Note: Max 5 if no named or inappropriate example) Level 3 (7 marks) Uses named example. Comprehensive and accurate statements, including some place specific reference. Content Guide: Methods are likely to include: Reservoirs; Extraction from aquifer; Rivers; Wells; Desalination; Pipes; Tankers; Importing water/buying water; Water treatment plants; etc. Note: Is water supply not saving water Place specific reference is likely to consist of: Locational details; Names of places/species within chosen country Specific details of methods