Knowledge 1, Application 2, Analysis 1
QS2 Calculate, use and ratios, averages and fractions
Knowledge
1 mark for identifying any suitable formula eg:
GDP
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Population (1)
Application
Up to 2 marks for selecting the correct data:
- $546bn (1)
69,410,000 (1)
Analysis
1 mark for calculating GDP per capita
NB: If no working is shown, award marks as follows:
If the answer given is $7,866.30, award 4 marks
If the answer given is 7,866.30, award 3 marks
(4)
Question
Number
Explain one advantage for Thailand of specialising in the production of rubber.
Answer
Mark
1(b)
Knowledge 1, Application 2, Analysis 1
Knowledge
1 mark for identifying an advantage, e.g.:
Application
Up to 2 marks for contextualised answers, e.g.:
Analysis
1 mark for developing the advantage, e.g.:
- This demand means many people are needed to keep up
with the supply, creating jobs and incomes (1)
Accept any other appropriate response
(4)
Question
Number
Discuss the extent to which economic growth in a country such as Vietnam, may have caused its employment patterns to change.
Indicative content