SCSS_S4G3_SS_PRELIMS_2024_MS

1 S4G3 SS Preliminary Examination 2024 Answer Scheme SECTION A 1 Study Source A. What can you learn from Source A about the impact of the release of the Fukushima wastewater on China? Explain your answer. [5] LEVEL DESCRIPTORS MARKS L1 Lifting/ Provenance E.g. I can learn that the release of the Fukushima wastewater would have a negative impact as it has cost Japan a hefty sum to recover. 1 L2 Inference unsupported Award 2m for one inference, 3m for 2 inferences E.g. I can learn that China was angry over the release of the Fukushima wastewater as it would lead to a disastrous impact on China since the surrounding waters would be polluted. AND/OR I can learn that the release of the Fukushima wastewater would have a negative impact on the seafood source of China as they would have to source for alternative supply after their ban on all imports of fish from Japan. AND/OR I can learn that the release of the Fukushima wastewater would have a detrimental impact on China’s relationship with Japan as the action had one- sided action had resulted in Chinese protest as well as the Chinese belabeling the Japanese as irresponsible. 2-3 L3 Inferences supported Award 5m for well-supported answers. E.g. I can learn that the release of the Fukushima wastewater would have a disastrous impact on China as the surrounding waters would be polluted. This is seen from the source, ‘ It's polluting oceans and creating known long- 4-5

2 term risks that we don't quite understand.’ This shows the Chinese concerns for environmental damage that they will also incur with the release of wastewater into the surrounding waters. 2 Study Sources B and C. How far does source B agree with source C? Explain your answer, using details from the source. [6] LEVEL DESCRIPTORS MARKS L1 Similar/Different based on provenance E.g. Both sources would agree as they are both published by China. 1 L2 Similar/Different based on content, unsupported Award 3m for both similar and different, unsupported. E.g. The sources would agree as they both portray the Japanese in a negative way – that they lack responsibility in their action in the release of the Fukushima wastewater. OR Source B would not agree with source C as they differ in portraying the responsibility of the Japanese government. 2-3 L3 Similar/Different based on content, supported Award 5m for both similar and different, supported. E.g. The sources would agree as they both portray the Japanese in a negative way – that they lack responsibility in their action in the release of the Fukushima wastewater. This is evident in Sou