O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/23 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q68 Marks

Study Fig. 7, which shows some indicators of development for selected countries in Africa. [Figure 7.0]

(a)(i)Complete Fig. 7 to show 54% of the population with access to electricity in Cameroon.[1]
(a)(ii)What is the adult literacy percentage in Gabon?[1]
(a)(iii)Which country has a lower percentage of 7–14-year-olds in employment than Senegal?[1]
(b)From the evidence in Fig. 7 only, which country is the most developed? Give reasons for your answer.[4]
(c)Egypt's population is concentrated along the valley of the River Nile. Suggest how this makes it easy to make electricity available to most of the population.[1]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2016). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] (a) (i) Correct completion of graph
[1] (ii) 82%
[1] (iii) Egypt
[4] (b) Egypt - Reserve mark / High(est) %/100% with access to electricity / High/second highest adult literacy percentage / Low(est) % children in employment / Accept highest adult literacy in Gabon for 1 mark only
[1] (c) Main supply lines can follow the valley / Easy to link population centres to the grid / HEP may be available

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