Study the 1:25000 map of Beau Bassin, Mauritius.
- (a)(i)Give the six-figure grid reference of the motorway junction with the A7 road.[1]
- (a)(ii)Measure the distance along the A7 road from the motorway junction to the sugar factory at 005970. ..................................................... metres[1]
- (b)Study the location of the sugar factory at 005970. Why is this a good location for a sugar factory?[4]
- (c)Name six services in grid square 9797.[3]
- (d)Describe the features of the Grand River North West from its confluence with the River Moka at 947981 to the GRNW Bridge in grid square 9402.[4]
- (e)(i)Locate the footpath from Roselyn Cottage at 995986 to Les Guibies at 964003. What direction does the footpath take from Roselyn Cottage?[1]
- (e)(ii)Describe the physical and human features along the route of the footpath.[6]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2011). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] 970962 / 3
- [1] 3800 – 4200
- [4] In sugar plantations; Gentle slope; Near road routes / A7; Water tank; Reservoir; Town for labour; Market in town
- [3] School; Church; District Court; Police Station; Hospital; Village Hall; Marketing Board; Two services = 1 mark
- [4] Flows north; Variable width; Tributaries; Cliff; Meanders; Dam / Municipal Dyke; Rapids; Island / braiding
- [1] NW
- [6] Physical; Crosses river / stream / watercourse / tributary; Steep slopes; Climbs hillside / mountainside / highland / through col; Scrub / scattered trees; Forest; Across north facing slope; Descends spur; Human; Starts in sugar plantation; Crosses cane track; Passes water tank; Cut Line; Max 5 for physical
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