O-LevelGeographyThe natural environmentMay/June 2018Paper 2 Q730 Marks
Students at a college in southern England were studying how to collect weather data and if there might be relationships between weather data measurements. One group of students focused their study on rainfall. They investigated the following hypotheses: Hypothesis 1: Daily rainfall totals are influenced by the direction from which the wind is blowing. Hypothesis 2: Daily rainfall totals are higher when atmospheric pressure is higher.
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Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...
🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown
Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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