Year 13 Geography2013 Skills Practice Exam Feedback

Question 1(a) - AchievedA – Describes ONE pattern of

aquaculture in general terms e.g.Most located on coast (spatial)What is farmed varies (spatial)Fewer species farmed inland

(spatial)Significant increase in

aquaculture in the last 20 years (temporal)

“s” in the margin

Question 1(a) – Merit & ExcellenceM – Describes ONE pattern in

detail OR TWO patterns described generally

“d” in the margin

E – Both patterns described comprehensively with detail included

“c” in the margin

Question 1(b) - AchievedA – Identify ONE reason for increasing

significance of aquaculture e.g.Demand for aquaculture is increasing

due to declining fish stocksFish consumption is increasing globallyNatural environment of NZ’s coastline

means we can meet increased demandReason MUST show national significance“s” in the margin

Question 1(b) – Merit & ExcellenceM – Identifies more than one

reason for increasing significance OR ONE reason supported with specific information from the resource

“d” in the marginE – More than one reason for

increasing significance identified in detail with clear understanding of national significance

“c” in the margin

Question 1(c) & (d)A (c) – Location is given in general

terms – “s” in the marginM (c) – Accurate description given

including grid reference/distance/direction from another place – “d” in the margin

A (d) – ONE reason suggested – “s” in the margin

M (d) – TWO reasons suggested – “d” in the margin

Both questions to Merit level only

Question 1(d) – possible answersSheltered waterEnclosed bay away from currentsAway from main settlementsAccessible at low waterAway from shipping channels

Question 1(e), (f), (g)(e) – Orongo Bay or Ngangeroa Creek – “s”

only(f) – 0.8km – 1km/800m – 1000m (s)(f) – 0.9km/900m (d)(g) – NEFor (f) must have units to score

Overall Judgement for Question One:A = 4sM = 3d+1sE = 3d+1c

Question 2 (a)Not done well!Mapping conventions required:

◦Statistical map used/a LOCATED graph◦Correct type of graph – bar graph or

proportional circles◦Axes – same scale for each graph◦Key used to show difference between

oysters and finfish◦Title includes potential areas for finfish

and oysters in Northland BY HECTARE◦Accuracy

Question 2 (a) continued…A – 3 of the mapping conventions

(s)M – 4 of the mapping conventions

(d)E – 5 of the mapping conventions

(c)

Achievement maximum if a statistical map not used

Question 2(b) & (c) A – a simple description is made including either named

places or hectares (s) M – 2 simple descriptions OR One description linking to

table in Resource J/ map drawn (d) E – 2 detailed descriptions linking to Resource J/map drawn

(c) A – 1 simple aspect relating to jobs and income (s) M – 1 detailed aspect relating to jobs and income (d) E – Compares fishing with other sectors in detail relating to

jobs and income (c)

Overall Question 2: A – 2s M – 2d (one d from (a)) E – 2c (one c from (a))

Question 3A – critical evaluation made weighing up Pros

AND Cons with some reference to the resourcesM – detailed critical evaluation made by making

a detailed appraisal of aquaculture for Northland OR detailed critical evaluation with detailed reference to resources AND overall statement For or Against promoting aquaculture

E – Comprehensive critical evaluation made by detailed appraisal of Pros and Cons with specific reference to resources integrated into the answer AND clearly justified statement For or Against promoting aquaculture

Overall Judgement Statement

A = 2 x AM = 2 x ME = 2 x E