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O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/22 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q68 Marks

Study Fig. 7, which gives information about China's plans to reduce pollution. [Figure 7]

  1. (a)(i)What type of pollution is discussed in Fig. 7? Tick (✔) the correct answer below. air noise visual water[1]
  2. (a)(ii)By how much does China hope to reduce emission of nitrogen oxides in the five years to 2015? Tick (✔) the correct answer below. 1.5% 6% 10%[1]
  3. (a)(iii)Which two fuels are responsible for most of the nitrogen oxides released in China. 1 2[1]
  4. (a)(iv)State the term used to describe the type of fuels named in (a)(iii). Tick (√) the correct answer below. alternative bio fossil renewable[1]
  5. (b)Suggest why China may find it difficult to meet its pollution reduction targets.[4]

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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. [1] (a) (i) Air
  2. [1] (ii) 10%
  3. [1] (iii) Coal and oil / petrol / diesel
  4. [1] (iv) Fossil
  5. [4] (b) Industry depends on power
  6. Power stations are coal fired
  7. There are lots of vehicles
  8. Economy / industry is expanding
  9. Pollution control is already in use
  10. Population using more energy

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Topic
Economic development, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 6.

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