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C5_DBQ_SP-2021_Marking Scheme

The document outlines a practice paper with questions related to a climatic graph for area X, focusing on rainfall and temperature patterns. It discusses the implications of low rainfall, high temperatures, and evaporation rates on agriculture, including both positive and negative impacts of increased water supply. Additionally, it evaluates the effectiveness of developing drought-resistant crops in addressing these climatic challenges.

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C5_DBQ_SP-2021_Marking Scheme

The document outlines a practice paper with questions related to a climatic graph for area X, focusing on rainfall and temperature patterns. It discusses the implications of low rainfall, high temperatures, and evaporation rates on agriculture, including both positive and negative impacts of increased water supply. Additionally, it evaluates the effectiveness of developing drought-resistant crops in addressing these climatic challenges.

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Practice Paper

Question 3 Marks
(a) (i) Title: Climatic graph of area X
Rainfall (mm) Temperature (°C)
225 40
200 30
175 20
150 10
125 0
100

75

50

25

0
J F M A M J J A S O N D

- accuracy (temperature: 1 mark; rainfall: 1 mark) 2


- 2 axes 1
- labelling and title 1 (4)

(ii) - low annual rainfall/ drought 1


- uneven distribution of rainfall 1
- high annual mean temperature 1
- high evaporation rate 1
- insufficient rainfall in the hottest months 1 (3)

(b) (i) - increase in water supply 1


- reduce water loss by evaporation 1
- lengthen growing period 1
- enable farming in dry season 1
- lower ground temperature 1 (3)

(ii) Positive impact:


- improve farm productivity 1
- increase income from selling farm produce 1
- stimulate farming-related industries 1
- improve quality of life/ nutrition 1
- alleviate famine problem/ increase food supply 1
Negative impact:
- disadvantage of small scale production 1
- costs of buying machines/ production cost increase 1
- farmers in debts 1
- unemployment/ labour replaced by machines 1 (4)
(Max. 2 marks for either positive or negative impact ONLY)

(c) Effective:
- development of drought resistant crops 1
- require less water for growing 1
- modified to suit local climatic conditions 1
Not effective:
- cannot change local climatic conditions 1
- unable to increase water supply 1 (4)

Max. 18

PP-DSE-GEOG 1–6
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