Study Fig. 6.1, which shows information about the number of international tourists arriving in Corfu, a Greek island, between 2004 and 2013. [Figure 6.1] Study Fig. 6.2 (Insert), a map showing Corfu, along with Figs. 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 (Insert) which are photographs taken in Corfu. [Figure 6.2] [Figure 6.3] [Figure 6.4] [Figure 6.5]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] A person who is travelling/visiting a place for leisure/holiday/sightseeing/see culture, etc.
2. [2] Ideas such as: Plotting of 950 000 (must not touch 940–960 000 lines) at 2013; Completing line between 2012 and 2013; 2 @ 1 mark
3. [3] Increase in numbers; Steep/rapid (this refers to general increase which could either be stated or implied); Especially after 2006/2012/between 2006 and ... Almost three times as many by 2013; 250 000–260 000 in 2004 compared with 710 000–720 000 / 50 000 per year; Note: Max 1 for statistics (not reserve) 3 1 mark
4. [3] Ideas such as: Jobs/earning money/relevant example/learn new skills; Improvement of airport; Road improvements; Increased market/more customers for crafts/souvenirs/businesses/shops/hotels/restaurants/campsites, etc. Increased sales of farm produce/fish; Cultural exchange/learn a new language/preserve culture; Improvements in water supply/sanitation/electricity; More money/investment for schools/health; 3 1 mark
5. [4] Problems for people such as: Noise; Litter; Traffic congestion; Fumes from cars causes asthma; Overcrowded streets/shops; Loss of culture; Loss of housing area; Loss of farmland; Offensive behaviour from tourists/drunkenness/prostitution/vandalism/graffiti/wearing shorts/bikinis/disrespect culture; Increase in prices/inflation; Seasonal employment; Low wages/exploitation/long hours; Disruption of fishing industry; Excessive demand for/shortage of water, etc. Problems for natural environment such as: Deforestation/vegetation destroyed; Loss of habitat; Destruction of food chains/ecosystems; Atmospheric pollution/exhaust fumes/fumes from planes; Water/sea pollution/diesel spillage; Death of species/extinction of fish; Noise scares animals; Footpath/soil erosion; MAX 2 on people/natural environment 2 @ 1 mark
6. [5] Attractions such as: Beaches; Blue/shallow/clean/calm sea; Cliffs; Historical sites; Religious sites; Marina/harbour; Bays/inlets; Forests/lush vegetation/thick vegetation; Hills/mountains; Swimming/snorkeling/sunbathing/hiking/named activity; 5 @ 1 mark or development
7. [7] Levels marking Level 1 (1-3 marks) Statements including limited detail that explain how negative impacts of tourism are managed. E.g. Create National Park (L1) Level 2 (4-6 marks) Uses named example. More developed statements that explain how negative impacts of tourism are managed. E.g. Create National Park where animals are protected/building is controlled (L2) Educate people not to litter by using posters (L2) Install litter bins so animals don't eat it (Note: Max 5 if no named or inappropriate example. Not a country unless small e.g. Antigua) Level 3 (7 marks) Uses named example. Comprehensive and accurate statements, including some place specific reference. Content Guide: Methods are likely to include: National Parks Wildlife/nature reserves Litter bins/collection of litter Fines for dropping of litter Fencing off vulnerable areas/restrict access Limit numbers of tourists Ban vehicle access Restriction of poaching, etc. Place specific reference is likely to consist of: Locational details; Names of places/resorts within chosen area Specific details of methods, etc.