2024 VJC Prelim P1 Ans key

VICTORIA JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2024 H2 GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1 MARK SCHEME Qn Answer Marks 1a Explain how the Global Production Networks (GPNs) of TNCs like Ferrero Group connect places within the global economy. Award 1 mark for each explanation of how the GPN of Ferrero Group connect places with the global economy. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each point, where applicable. Possible responses include: -TNCs like Ferrero Group require raw supplies/materials for its products and these inputs are often sourced from countries which produce such raw materials such as cocoa from Nigeria and sugar Brazil. [1] -These raw materials are transported to the TNC’s factories/manufacturing plants in different parts of the world such as Canada and Germany to be transformed into finished products. [1] -These finished products are then distributed to the sales offices in different parts of the world such as in the Americas, Asia and Europe. [1] -These products are then consumed by the market globally. [1] -There may also be different operations in different places or within the same country as seen in in France where we see the supply of raw materials and factories in the same country. [1] AO1 5 1b Suggest reasons for the spatial distribution of Ferrero Group’s GPN as seen in Resource 1. Award 1 mark for each suggestion to account for the spatial distribution of Ferrero Group’s GPN. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each point, where applicable. Possible responses include: -Source of raw materials mostly located in LDCs, due to low costs of raw materials compared to DC counterparts which can offer the same raw materials [1] . This helps to reduce costs of production which is integral for a TNC. [1] 5

-Since the finished good is a food product, there is a need to locate factories in places which offer high skilled labour i.e. DCs to produce quality food that meet safety standards. [1] OR -There are factories in countries near the HQ in Italy where they can monitor the processes and maintain quality of product. [1] OR -Factories are located in LDCs since cost of operations are ow due to low labour costs which is integral for TNCs to lower costs of production. [1] -Sales office in almost all regions to be near consumers to tailor/modify products to customers’ tastes and preferences. [1] OR -Sales office in almost all regions due to high global consumption of products, hence need to be close to consumers to ensure that products reach consumers quickly. [1] AO1 1c With reference to Resource 2, explain the impacts of Ferrero Group’s global production of Nutella. Award 1 mark for each explanation of impacts of Ferrero Group’s global production. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each point, where applicable. Possible responses include: -Large-scale/h