2023 NJC J1 Promos Ans Key

SH1 Promo 2023 9173 H2 Geography Suggested Marking Guide Disclaimer: The Suggested Marking Guide should be treated with confidentiality, and should be used with discretion.

2 Section A Cluster 4: Fieldwork Question Answer Marks 1(a) With reference to Resource 1, explain why the students’ hypothesis is suitable. Award 1 mark for each explanation on suitability of students’ hypothesis, to a maximum of 4 marks. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each explanation, where applicable. Possible answers include: • [clearly defined] The hypothesis is clearly defined with variable (flood risk) and population (the two sites, Sungai Melaka and Sungai Simpang Kiri) clearly stated) • [Scale: Spatial] The distance between the two locations is reasonable, they are 90km apart which means that they are likely to have similar climate conditions. o It is also easy to travel from one location to another as it is less than a 2-hour drive away. The students are visiting both locations on two different days which makes the investigation manageable. • [Scale: Temporal] The time spent in each area is enough to collect some data for their investigation. o Spending an afternoon at each river would allow them to collect 10 responses from the area. • [Methods] The use of surveys will allow the students to find out about flood risk perceptions of those who live and work near the river. • [manpower]The hypothesis is suitable for investigation as they have sufficient manpower (4 students) for data collection in both areas. AO1 4 1(b) With reference to Resources 2A and 2B, explain how potential risks of the investigation can be mitigated. Award 1 mark for each explanation on how students can mitigate potential risks, to a maximum of 5 marks. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each explanation, where applicable. Possible answers include: ● Heavy rain might occur which can result in the students falling sick. ○ To mitigate this, students should check the weather forecast before heading to the field site and bring umbrellas or raincoats as a precaution for changes in weather conditions. They should also seek shelter immediately if there is the arrival of inclement weather. ● Students might be in danger collecting data from people in a 5

3 foreign country. ○ To mitigate this, students should move around in pairs and always stay near the rest of the group, communicating when there is movement. ● Respondents to the students’ survey questionnaire might get agitated and become hostile towards the students ○ To mitigate this, students should pilot test their survey questions to avoid sensitive questions which may unintentionally provoke the respondents ● Wildlife may be present in Sungai Simpang Kiri that can injure students unintentionally ○ Students should be alert at all times, and do prior research on possible wildlife