O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/22 · May/June 2011 · Q68 Marks

Study Fig. 8, which shows the percentage of workforce employed in manufacturing in 48 states of the USA. [Figure 8]

(a)(i)Complete Fig. 8 to show that lowa has 15.9% of the workforce employed in manufacturing industry.[1]
(a)(ii)Describe the distribution of areas with 10.1–15% employed in manufacturing industry.[3]
(b)(i)Complete Fig. 9 to show that Texas has 83000 people employed in food manufacturing. [Figure 9][1]
(b)(ii)How many people in Illinois are employed in transport equipment manufacture?[1]
(b)(iii)Complete the ranking of the industries, in terms of the numbers employed, for the state of Texas. Greatest Food Transport Equipment Least[1]
(b)(iv)Which type of manufacturing industry has the greatest difference in the numbers employed, between these two states?[1]

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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] Completion of map
[3] Mid-west / central N-S band / Texas / Illinois; North-west/west/west of Rockies; North-east; Three areas in east
[1] Correct completion of graph
[1] 46 000
[1] Chemicals, furniture, paper, electrical appliances
[1] Transport equipment

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