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1) The document contains exam questions and answers related to natural hazards such as earthquakes, tropical cyclones, and volcanoes. 2) Multiple choice and extended response questions assess knowledge of the causes and impacts of different natural hazards, as well as strategies used by countries to prepare for hazards like earthquakes. 3) Marks are awarded for identifying appropriate answers, explanations, impacts and reasons, with higher marks given for more developed responses that show understanding.

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Practice Paper Mark Scheme

1) The document contains exam questions and answers related to natural hazards such as earthquakes, tropical cyclones, and volcanoes. 2) Multiple choice and extended response questions assess knowledge of the causes and impacts of different natural hazards, as well as strategies used by countries to prepare for hazards like earthquakes. 3) Marks are awarded for identifying appropriate answers, explanations, impacts and reasons, with higher marks given for more developed responses that show understanding.

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Question Answer Mark

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3(a) AO1 (1 mark)
C (Tectonic plate movement) (1).

The answer cannot be A (incorrect), B (impact of an


earthquake not an influence or D (incorrect).
(1)

Question Answer Mark


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3(b)(i) AO1 (1 mark)
B (Satellite technology to track development of storms) (1).
The answer cannot be A (related to earthquakes), C (a
response to address the impact not to plan for cyclones), or D
(related to tectonic hazards).
(1)

Question Answer Mark


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3(b)(ii) AO1 (1 mark)

Award 1 mark for any of the following.

• Family ties keep mean they want to stay (1)


• Unaware of the risk (1)
• No ability to move (1)
• Fertile soils (1)
• Lack of ability to move (1)

Accept any other appropriate response.


(1)

Question Answer Mark


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3(b)(iii) AO1 (1 mark)/AO2 (1 mark)
Award 1 mark (AO1) for identification of correct impact and a
further mark for explanation (AO2) up to a maximum of two
marks.
• Closure of businesses/job loss (1) means loss of
income (1).
• Increased government debt (1) due to funds needed
for emergency responses (1).
• Damage to infrastructure (1) cost money to repair (1).
• Loss of income from tourism (1) due to closure of
airports/hotels (1).

Accept any other appropriate response.


(2)

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Question Answer Mark
number

3(c)
AO2 (2 marks)/AO3 (2 marks)

Award 1 mark (AO3) for identification of any


reason from Fig 3a and a further mark for
explanation of the reason (AO2) up to a maximum
of two marks each.

• Location on a coastline (1) which means they


are closer to where a tropical cyclone could hit
land (1).
• Location within the latitudes where tropical
cyclones are most frequent (1) therefore risk
is higher of cyclone reaching the population
(1).
• Some countries may have higher population
at risk (1) therefore the potential damage is
higher (1).
• India has between 1001 – 10000(1000’s)
people at risk (1) because of a low level of
development (1)

Accept any other appropriate response.

(4)

Question Answer Mark


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3(d) AO2 (3 marks)

Award 1 mark the identification of the cause, with two further


marks for development.

For example:
• Two plates rub against each other at a plate margin (1)
there is a build up in stress (1) which is released as an
earthquakes when the plates moves (1).
• Two plates meet (1) causing friction (1) which results in
earthquakes at the fault lines (1).
Accept any other appropriate response.

(3)

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Question Answer Mark
number

3(e) AO3 (1 mark)


Award 1 mark for the following:
• Lava flow (1).
• Pyroclastic flow (1).
• Ash (1).

(1)

Question Answer Mark


number

3(f) AO1 (1 mark) AO2 (3 marks)


Award 1 mark for initial point (AO1), and 3 further marks
(AO2) for the extension of this point up to maximum of 4
marks.
• Volcanoes usually form on a destructive or constructive
plate boundaries (1). However, where there are plumes
of molten rock (1) which rise through the mantle and
cause the crust to melt (1) this creates hotspots (1).
• Hotspots (1) such as the Hawaii (1) are formed where
the earth’s crust is thinner (1) allowing molten material
rise to the surface more easily (1)
• Hotspots (1) form where the earth’s crust is thinner (1)
allowing molten material to rise more easily (1) due to
convection currents (1)

Accept any other appropriate response.

(4)

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Question Answer indicative content Mark (8)
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3(g) AO3 (4 marks) AO4 (4 marks)

Marking instructions
Markers must apply the descriptors in line with the general marking
guidance and the qualities outlined in the level-based mark scheme below.

Indicative content guidance


The indicative content below is not prescriptive, and candidates are not
required to include all of it. Other relevant material not suggested below
must also be credited.

This question is about analysing the different strategies that can be used
for preparing for earthquakes factors that can affect flood risk in different
places. Candidates will need to be able to identify why different factors are
important.

AO3
• There are a range of ways countries can prepare for earthquakes.
• It is important to educate the potential population that could be
affected so that they know how to respond in the event of an
earthquake. This has the potential to reduce the number of deaths
and injuries.
• Some countries may try to have a warning system that informs
people at risk when seismic activity is detected. But this relies on
people having access to a phone/signal etc.
• Some countries try to prepare by ensuring buildings are more
resistant to ground movement from earthquakes, but this requires a
high level of investment and will not be accessible for everyone.

AO4
• Fig 3c show how in Japan education is used to prepare for what to
do in case of an earthquake.
• Figure 3c indicates a way to prepare is through strengthening
buildings.
• Figure 3c shows how there are large number of high magnitude
earthquakes spread across Japan.
• Figure 3c shows how evacuation plans could be used as a way to
prepare for an earthquake and could be useful for emergency
services.

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Question Answer
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Level Mark Descriptor

0 No rewardable material.

Level 1 1–3 • Attempts to apply understanding to deconstruct information but


understanding and connections are flawed. An unbalanced or
incomplete argument that provides limited synthesis of
understanding. Judgements that are supported by limited
evidence. (AO3)
• Uses some geographical skills to obtain information with limited
relevance and accuracy, which supports few aspects of the
argument. (AO4)

Level 2 4–6 • Applies understanding to deconstruct information and provide


some logical connections between concepts. An imbalanced
argument that synthesises mostly relevant understanding, but
not entirely coherently, leading to judgements that are
supported by evidence occasionally. (AO3)
• Uses geographical skills to obtain accurate information that
supports some aspects of the argument. (AO4)

Level 3 7–8 • Applies understanding to deconstruct information and provide


logical connections between concepts throughout. A balanced,
well-developed argument that synthesises relevant
understanding coherently, leading to judgements that are
supported by evidence throughout. (AO3)
• Uses geographical skills to obtain accurate information that
supports all aspects of the argument. (AO4)

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