Assessment in Geography

Starter:

Complete the starter sheet.

Look at the example answers and follow the questions on the sheet.

Learning Objectives:

WALT: about how to answer exam questions.

WILF:All: to understand one method of improving your answers.Most: to use the example answers to learn how to improve your answers.Some: to use what you have learned to practice your own answers.

Mark scheme for question 4b

The biosphere provides us with goods and services

Describe the value of a named biome in providing goods and

services

Describe the value of a named biome in providing goods and

services

This is asking how important the goods and services are. For example:

Popular fruits such as mangoes and pineapples are provided.

This is asking about a named biome. For example:

The Tropical Rainforest

Mark scheme for question 3c

Structure of the EarthTasks:

1. Spend 6 minutes making a detailed copy of this diagram.

2. Answer these questions:

a) Which is the thickest layer of the Earth’s cross section?

b) Which is the densest layer of the cross section?

Climate Change vs. People and Ecosystems

This person gained three marks for this answer. In pairs, discuss what they need to do to get 4 marks.

Climate Change vs. People and Ecosystems

• You need to mention both people and ecosystems.

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Africa has the highest number of surviving groups.

S. America has the highest number of extinctions.

In pairs, come up with three ways that people could be affected by climate change.

Using what you have learned…

• On a plain piece of A4 paper create a poster which includes:

your top 5 tips for exam success.two methods that you use to revise,

and any tips that you have for revision.

one target for your next assessment.

Battle for the Biosphere Goods and Services

Describe the value of a named biome in providing goods and services (4 marks)

For example: The rainforest provides us with a range of goods and services, including popular fruits such as mangoes. It also provides services such as providing employment. People are employed to guide tourists around rainforests.

Restless EarthImmediate Hazard Response

For either an earthquake or a volcanic eruption you have studied, describe the immediate responses in managing its impact. (4 marks)

For example: Safe zones are created to inform local residents about which areas are likely to be affected by aftershocks. Roads are cleared to ensure emergency services, supplies of water, medication and food can get through to the areas affected.