Greendale 2260/02 Elect Geog ANS Prelim 2024

This document consists of 15 printed pages Greendale Secondary School 2024 GREENDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL Preliminary Examination 2024 HUMANITIES 2260/02 Paper 2 Geography Secondary 4 Express MARKING GUIDE FOR TEACHERS MAXIMUM MARK: 50

Greendale Secondary School 2 OFFICIAL (CLOSED) / NON-SENSITIVE Preliminary Examination 2024 Geography 2260/02 Marking Guide . 1 Marking Approaches a Point marking is used for marking all sub-parts of the structured questions, except for the 9-mark evaluative sub-part assessing AO3. For point marking, the general rule is that each creditworthy response is awarded one mark. More detailed guidance is provided in the marking guide for each question. b Generic level descriptors are used for marking the 9-mark evaluative sub-part assessing AO3. Possible approaches are provided for questions marked using generic level descriptors. These provide guidance on how the questions could be approached. The possible approaches provided are neither exhaustive nor should they be treated as a model approach to questions. Generic Level Descriptors for 9-mark AO3 Questions Level Marks Descriptors 3 7–9 Develops arguments that support both sides of the discussion clearly, using a range of points with good elaboration. Examples used demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the issue or phenomenon. Evaluation is derived from a well-reasoned consideration of the arguments. 2 4–6 Develops arguments that support one side of the discussion well, using one or two points with some elaboration. Example(s) used demonstrate a good understanding of the issue or phenomenon. Evaluation is well supported by arguments. 1 1–3 Arguments are unclear with limited description or may be listed. No examples provided or examples are generic, demonstrating a basic understanding of the issue or phenomenon. Evaluation is simple, missing or unclear. 0 0 No creditworthy response.

Greendale Secondary School 3 Secondary 4 Express Preliminary Examination 2024 Humanities 2260/02 Marking Guide Question Answers Marks 1(a) Study Fig. 1.1, which shows elephants crossing a railway track in India. Using Fig. 1.1, describe how local communities and nearby nature areas can negatively affect each other. 3 Award 1 mark for each description of how local communities and nearby nature areas negatively affect each other, to a maximum of 3 marks. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each description, where applicable. Possible responses include: How local communities negatively affect nearby nature areas [Max 2 marks] • When local communities seek to improve transportation network via railways, it may destroy their habitats by cutting through them. • In the long run, displaced elephants OR elephants that are used to freely roaming around may get injured by the trains and risk extinction in the long ru