MGS 2025 GEOG PRELIM P1 MS

1 METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL Founded in 1887 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2025 Secondary 4 GEOGRAPHY Paper 1 Monday 2279/01 18 August 2025 1 hour 45 minutes MARK SCHEME

2 Answer all questions. 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southwest England, known for its Roman Baths, Georgian architecture, and historic city centre. The Roman Baths are a well-preserved ancient bathing complex in, built by the Romans over natural hot springs for bathing, worship, and socialising. The city of Bath attracts millions of tourists each year. Study Fig. 1.1 (Insert) which shows a map of the city of Bath. A group of students in UK were interested in the effects of tourism on the city of Bath. Their hypothesis was: The advantages of tourism are greater than the disadvantages. (a) The students used a questionnaire to investigate the hypothesis which is shown in Fig. 1.2 (Insert). Study Fig. 1.3 (Insert), which shows the responses to Question 1 ‘What do you think are the main advantages of tourism in Bath?’ and Question 2 ‘What do you think are the main disadvantages of tourism in Bath?’. (i) Using Fig 1.3, complete the bar graph below. [4] Award 1m for each reason correctly plotted. AO2 (ii) Using Figs. 1.3 and 1.4, what conclusions can you make about the hypothesis ‘ The advantages of tourism are greater than the disadvantages ? [4] Award 1 mark for each conclusion, to a maximum of 4 marks. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each conclusion where applicable.

3 ● The hypothesis valid/accepted/supported (compulsory 1m) ● The most frequently mentioned advantages include job creation (125 responses) and income opportunities for businesses (115), which are higher than any of the disadvantages ● In contrast, the most common disadvantage (litter) was mentioned by only 78 residents, which is significantly lower. ● Other negative impacts like noise (68), traffic (60), and high prices (50) were mentioned less frequently than the top advantages. ● Additionally, cultural and economic benefits such as building preservation and market opportunities also highlight positive long-term impacts. AO2 (iii) Study Fig. 1.5 (Insert) which shows the three locations – A, B and C – where the students administered the questionnaire. With reference to Figs. 1.1 and 1.5, evaluate the appropriateness of the three locations chosen to administer the questionnaire. [6] Award 1 mark for each evaluation of the suitability of locations, to a maximum of 6 marks. Awar