O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/12 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q525 Marks

(a) Study Fig. 8, which shows information about a factory in Chile.

(a)(i)Identify the main output of the factory.[1]
(a)(ii)State two inputs used in the factory.[2]
(a)(iii)Suggest reasons to explain why the factory is located near to its raw materials.[3]
(a)(iv)Suggest the likely threats to the natural environment caused by the industrial activity shown in Fig. 8.[4]
(b)(i)Describe the location of Bangalore.[3]
(b)(ii)Explain why many large companies have located high technology industries in LEDC cities, such as Bangalore.[5]
(c)For a named area which you have studied, describe the benefits of the growth of high technology industry. Name of area[7]

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Mark scheme

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

[1] (a) (i) copper
[1] 1 mark
[2] (ii) Water;
[2] Copper ore;
[2] Electricity;
[2] Labour
[2] 2 @ 1 mark
[3] (iii) Ideas such as:
[3] to reduce transport costs/less labour for transport;
[3] as they are bulky/heavy raw materialsl/lots of raw materials needed;
[3] copper ore contains waste materials/loss of weight as a result of processing;
[3] finished product is cheaper to transport than raw material etc.
[3] 3 @ 1 mark
[4] (iv) Ideas such as:
[4] atmospheric pollution/smoke from factory/gases from factory/named gas;
[4] exhaust fumes from lorries/vehicles/trains;
[4] pollution of rivers/groundwater/dam/water;
[4] clearance of natural vegetation/flora/loss of biodiversity/deforestation;
[4] kills animals/wildlife;
[4] imbalances ecosystems/food chains;
[4] destruction of habitat;
[4] noises disturb animals;
[4] global warming/greenhouse effect;
[4] acid rain etc.
[4] 4 @ 1 mark
[3] (b) (i) Ideas such as:
[3] in the south of India;
[3] 13 degrees North;
[3] 200km from (west) coast/300 km from the east coast;
[3] west of Chennai;
[3] distance from Chennai;
[3] SE of Mumbai;
[3] distance from Mumbai;
[3] NE of Mysore;
[3] distance from Mysore;
[3] S of Delhi;
[3] distance from Delhi
[3] SW from Kolkata;
[3] distance from Kolkata etc.
[3] Measure the distance and accept a sensible tolerance given the fact that the scale is small.
[3] 3 @ 1 mark
[5] (ii) Ideas such as:
[5] Large/increasing market in LEDCs;
[5] Cheap labour supply;
[5] Increasing literacy/skill level/educated;
[5] Low cost of land;
[5] Few labour restrictions/limited trade union activity;
[5] Workers prepared to work long hours/strong work ethic;
[5] Ease of global transport of components/products by air/sea/easy to import and export;
[5] Low bulk/low cost transport;
[5] Government incentives/low taxation;
[5] Lack of government restrictions on pollution etc.
[5] 5 @ 1 mark or development
[7] (c) Levels marking
[7] Level 1 (1–3 marks) Statements including limited detail describing the benefits of the growth of high technology industry.
[7] Level 2 (4–6 marks) Uses named example More developed statements describing the benefits of the growth of high technology industry.
[7] NB MAX 5 with no named or inappropriate example. A country is not an appropriate example.
[7] Level 3 (7 marks) Uses named example Comprehensive and accurate statements including some place specific reference.
[7] Suggested content: Employment, Wages, Skill development, Living Standards, Service Provision, Transport, Infrastructure, Economy etc.