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O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/22 · May/June 2012 · Q68 Marks

Study Photograph A (Insert), which shows part of the island of Barbados.

  1. (a)Describe the physical features of the area shown in the photograph.[3]
  2. (b)(i)What is the cloud type shown in the photograph? Circle the correct answer. Cirrus Cumulus Stratus[1]
  3. (b)(ii)Using Photograph A, estimate the number of oktas of cloud cover, based on the field of view of the photograph only. Circle the correct answer. 0 3 6 8[1]
  4. (c)(i)From Photograph A, give two pieces of evidence for tourism in the area.[2]
  5. (c)(ii)Give evidence, from the photograph, for secondary industry in the area.[1]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2012). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [3] (a) Sand / beach Rocks Bay Headland Trees Low coastline Gentle slopes
  2. [1] (b) (i) Cumulus
  3. [1] (ii) 3
  4. [2] (c) (i) (Pleasure) boats Swimmers Jetties/(boat) moorings
  5. [1] (ii) Factory/chimney

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Topic
Economic development, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, May/June 2012 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 6.

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