O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/22 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q58 Marks

Study Photographs A and B (Insert), which show the setting up of a new water supply system for a village in Pakistan.

(a)(i)Where is the water coming from? Tick (✔) the correct answer. diverted stream groundwater reservoir[1]
(a)(ii)For two of the water sources in (a)(i), state a disadvantage of relying on it for water supply. Water Source 1 Disadvantage Water Source 2... Disadvantage[2]
(b)Suggest evidence from the photographs that indicates a low level of technology.[3]
(c)Using only evidence from the photographs, suggest what the water will be used for? Tick (✔) the two correct options. cooling an industrial machine drinking watering crops[1]
(d)On Photograph B (Insert), the project shown is still incomplete. What needs to be done so that people can use the new water supply safely?[1]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2014). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] (a) (i) Groundwater
[2] (ii) Stream - pollution / disease / dry up if no rain / supply varies with rain
Groundwater – depletes reserves so may run out / water table drops
Reservoir - loss through evaporation / silting reduces capacity / treatment needed
[3] (b) Working by hand / no machinery
Simple tripod and rope support
Labour intensive
Pump is hand operated / not electric
Water container / not piped to point of use
[1] (c) Drinking and watering crops
[1] (d) Cover the hole / wall or rim round hole

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