O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/23 · May/June 2011 · Q38 Marks

Study Photograph A (Insert), of a location near Dhaka, Bangladesh and Fig. 5, a sketch of the same area. [Figure 5]

(a)(i)Complete Fig. 5 to show the shore in the foreground.[1]
(a)(ii)On Fig. 5 label: • fishing boats; • rice cultivation.[2]
(b)Give two pieces of evidence, from Photograph A, that show that the water has previously been at a higher level.[2]
(c)(i)Complete Fig. 6 by naming two other inputs and two processes.[2]
(c)(ii)Suggest why this is a suitable climate for rice cultivation.[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] Line along bottom of sketch
[2] Fishing boats – any boat except passenger ferry Rice cultivation – any low, flat land on far shore
[2] Bare ground / deposition in foreground Rice cultivation needs flooded fields Building on higher ground / stilts Gangways to boat jetty
[2] Inputs – relief / soils / labour / building / machinery / money / fertiliser / seeds / land Processes - planting / weeding / applying fertiliser / pesticide / watering / harvesting / ploughing
[1] High temperature for rapid plant growth High rainfall is adequate for plant growth Monsoon climate allows seasonal flooding

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