Chapter 19 Manufacturing Industry

Mark Schemes

Question Mark

1

a i

Making things for sale.

1

 

ii

Simple explanation - 1 mark
Elaborated explanation - 2 marks

 
  iii

Notes for answer:
Refer to mechanisation, increased efficiency in manufacturing, decline of manufacturing, increase in labour intensive services, etc.
Use examples to illustrate each of these points:

 

Level I Isolated, simple points.

1 - 3
    Level II Clearly developed points, with references to services as well as manufacturing. Clear use of examples. 4 - 6
  b i Name = 1 mark
  ii Point mark 3 * 1
  iii Level I Isolated points are made about the strategy but they are not elaborated. Any assessment of the success of the strategy is very simple, saying whether it was a success, but not to what extent, nor why. 1 - 3
  Level II The answer is clearly elaborated. To reach the top of the level a clearly justified assessment of the scheme's success must be given. 4 - 6
  c Level I Description of the increased number and percentage of women in the work force. At least one reason given but not elaborated. 1 - 3
    Level II The reasons are elaborated, e.g. 'labour saving devices have reduced the need for housework, allowing women to go out to work', 'increased control over fertility has allowed women to plan their families more efficiently, meaning less time spent bringing up children, so more chance to go out to work'.  


Question Mark

2

a i

Partial definition = 1 mark
Full definition = 2 marks

 

ii

Point mark.

3 * 1
  b i

Name = 1 mark

 
ii

Level I At least one factor is given but there is no development or elaboration of any factor. Any reference to the chosen area is vague and generalised.

1 - 3
    Level II At least one point is elaborated. There are some relevant and fairly precise references to the chosen area. 4 - 6
    Level III Several points are developed in detail with clear, precise references to the chosen area which give a good sense of place. 7 - 9
  c See b above.


Question Mark

3

a

Partial definition = 1 mark
Full definition = 2 marks
Explanation of importance = 1 mark

 

b

For each part award two marks for a clear diagram which shows how the location may be determined. If the answer is partly correct, with a fault in either the diagram or the key or the basic underlying assumptions, award 1 mark.

  c i

Allow half a mark for each correct figure.

 

X
Y
   
A
B
C
D
12
15
13
22
15
21
14
25
  ii In each case the location is A.
Allow 1 mark for each correct location.
Allow 2 marks for each full explanation of the choice.
Allow 1 mark when the explanation is partly correct but not complete.
  d Level I A model is named and partly described. Any attempt to explain the advantages is superficial and does not show any understanding of the nature of that particular model. 1 - 3
    Level II A full, clear description of the model can attain the bottom of this level. A clear explanation of at least one advantage can raise the answer to the top of the level. 4 - 6


Question Mark

4

a

For each part of the answer allow 1 mark for a correct choice of industry. Allow up to 2 marks for each explanation.

4 * 3

 

b i

Each correct definition = 1 mark

  ii

Allow 1 mark for a named example.
Allow 1 mark for a partial explanation of the advantages of the site.
Allow the final mark for a full explanation.

 
c i

Correct definition = 1 mark

  ii Level I A location is named, but both the reasons for locating in the UK and the reasons for the choice within the UK are vague or simple and poorly developed. 1 - 2
    Level II Either the reasons for locating in the UK or the reasons for the particular choice are clearly explained. 3 - 5
    Level III Both the reasons for locating in the UK and the reasons for the particular choice are clearly explained. 6 - 7


Question Mark

5

a i

Name = 1 mark

 

ii

Level I The answer contains at least one correct point, but it lacks detailed knowledge about the chosen area and ideas are not developed.

1 - 2
 

Level II Either detailed local knowledge is shown, but the explanation for the decline is not developed; or the ideas are well developed but detailed knowledge is not used to support the ideas.

3 - 5

 

Level III The answer combines detailed knowledge of the chosen example with clear development of ideas.

6 - 8
  iii Level I At least one relevant point is made, but the answer does not develop ideas and does not use detailed knowledge to support the ideas. 1 - 3
    Level II The answer combines detailed knowledge of the chosen example with clear development of ideas. 4 - 6
    Level I An example is chosen and at least one descriptive point is made. However, no points are developed or elaborated. Any facts about the area of case study are simple and general with no detailed local knowledge. 1 - 3
    Level II At least one of the points about the area is clearly elaborated. Information about the case study is more detailed with some precision. An attempt may be made to assess the success of the chosen scheme, but this attempt is over-simplifies and does not weigh up costs and benefits of the scheme. 4 - 7
    Level III The answer is clear and detailed with clear, specific knowledge of the case study used to support the ideas. There is a clear assessment of the success, and failures of the project. The answer shows good geographical insight. 8 - 10


Question Mark

6

a i

1.6

 

ii

0.2

  iii

0.3

 
iv

3.0

4 * 1
  v Scotland has much more shipbuilding than the average for the UK. Northwest has somewhat more textiles than average for the UK Yorks and Humb has less shipbuilding than average for the UK. E Anglia has much less textiles than average for the UK. 4 * 1
  b i Level I A relevant example is named and at least one relevant descriptive point is made, but no points are developed and the knowledge of the area is basic. 1 - 2
    Level II At least one point is elaborated, or simple points are supported by detailed knowledge of the chosen example. 3 - 5
    Level III The answer is clearly developed with ideas supported by detailed knowledge of the chosen area. 6 - 7
  ii Level I At least one relevant descriptive point is made but no point is developed beyond a basic level. Locational knowledge is limited. Explanation of the ideas behind the initiative is limited to the simple level of 'money was invested in the area to try and attract industry'. 1 - 3
    Level II At least one point is developed in some detail. The answer contains some fairly specific detail of the chosen area. The reasoning behind the initiative is explained in some detail, for example 'it was hoped that by attracting a key industry the multiplier effect would operate, attracting more industries and services. 4 - 7
    Level III The answer contains several clearly elaborated points. It contains detailed knowledge of the area chosen and the initiatives in that area. A detailed understanding of the reasoning behind the initiatives is given. The answer shows clear geographical understanding of the topic. 8 - 10


Question Mark

7

Notes for answer:

 

Changes in technology could include advances in computer technology, transport technology - especially air transport, more efficient extraction and use of raw materials, more efficient use of energy, development of new sources of energy, and so on. Developments of intermediate technology, and their effect in remote LEDCs could also be discussed.
The changes in location can be on a regional, national or global scale. For instance:
the changing location of industry in an old ship building area of the UK as changing offshore oil technology brings demands for new types of construction;
the changing distribution of industry in the USA as changes in energy use and in industrial markets favour the development of the 'sunshine states' as against the old 'rust belt' states; the globalisation of mass production in the computer industry as new products are developed and as cheap transport allows finished products to be transported around the world.

 

Level I At least one relevant point is made, but none of the points is developed or elaborated. No detailed knowledge of locations is given.

1 - 5

 

Level II At least one point is developed and elaborated in detail. Basic knowledge of case studies is given.

6 - 12
    Level III At least two of the changes are explained and elaborated in detail. Clear and precise knowledge of the case studies is provided. 13 - 20
    Level IV Three changes are all explained in detail, with clear precise knowledge of case studies used well to support the ideas. The answer shows good geographical insight and is planned and written logically. 21 - 25


Question Mark

8

a i

Each difference listed gains 1 mark.
Each elaborated description gains a second mark.

3 * 2

  ii

Notes for answers:
They employ a lot of people.
They are labour intensive.
They require low capital costs to set up.
They use people's skills but do not need a highly educated work force.
They produce for local needs.
They generate income, which allows people to pay taxes.
General multiplier effect on the economy.

 

Level I At least one simple, unelaborated point.

1 - 3
    Level II At least one point is developed. Three separate points developed, or two points developed in detail, can gain the maximum mark. 4 - 6
  iii Notes for answers:
When capital is in short supply people need to set up work on an informal basis. They often use their own home, or the street outside, etc. to run their business. Over-regulation of such enterprises may well stifle businesses, or drive them into hiding. Unregulated business is better than no business in these circumstances.
  Level I At least one simple, undeveloped point. 1 - 2
  Level II At least one elaborated point. 3 - 4
  b Level I At least one simple relevant point is made, but no point is developed or elaborated. Any references to examples of places or companies are brief and superficial. 1 - 3
    Level II The advantages and disadvantages are both discussed, with at least one point developed and elaborated. Examples are used to support at least some of the points made. 4 - 6
    Level III Both advantages and disadvantages are developed in detail, and ideas are supported by clear, detailed references to examples. 7 - 9


Question Mark

9

a i

They were rapidly expanding economies. They had previously been LEDCs. They were now NICs.

3 * 1

 

ii

Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, etc

1
  b i

Point mark

4 * 1

 
ii

Level I At least one relevant point, but no development of ideas.

1 - 2
    Level II At least one idea developed and elaborated. The answer must deal with the situation before 1970 and the situation now to reach this level. 3 - 5
  iii Level I An area is named, and at least one relevant point is made but there is no elaboration. 1 - 2
  Level II At least one point is clearly elaborated, with reference to specific detail about the named region. 3 - 5
  Level III The answer is detailed and thorough with reference to several clearly described items of knowledge about the chosen area. 6 - 8
  iv Point mark for knowledge of the recent situation. 4 * 1


Question Mark

10

a

One development brings another = 1 mark
After this point mark for elaboration of the basic idea.

4 * 1

 

b

Level I At least one relevant point is made but there is no development of ideas and ideas are not well supported by detailed examples.

1 - 3
 

Level II At least one idea is well developed, or at least one idea is clearly supported by a detailed, relevant example.

4 - 7

 

Level III The answer shows detailed development of ideas, clearly supported by case studies to give a good geographical analysis of the development of the region through several different stages.

8 - 10
  c i Level I A definition which is at least partly correct. 1
  Level II A definition which is mostly complete. 2
  Level III A complete and clear definition. 3
  ii As above
  d Level I A relevant example is chosen and at least one relevant descriptive point is made, but no point is developed. 1 - 2
    Level II The answer is clearly developed, with relevant exemplars used to support ideas. 3 - 5


Question Mark

11

a

Level I At least one relevant point. Extra points raise the answer to the top of the level. However, no point is developed or elaborated.

1 - 3

 

Level II At least one point is clearly elaborated. Relevant examples are quoted to give clear support to points made.

4 - 6
  ii

Notes for answers:

Lifts from the data include:
land is scarce or expensive to develop;
the need for land is increasing as the labour-to-land ratio declines.
From knowledge:
heavy industry is declining as demand falls, partly because of increased imports;
heavy industry, and other old industries, tended to be concentrated in inner city areas; environment in inner cities is run down and difficult to redevelop;
congestion in inner cities.

 

Level I Points are lifted from the article but not developed.

1 - 2
  Level II Knowledge is used, along with lifted points from the article, but there is no development of ideas, and none of the ideas is supported with clear, relevant use of case study material. 3 - 4
  Level III The answer contains clearly elaborated ideas, developed either from points in the article or from knowledge, or both. 5 - 6
  b i Level I At least one relevant problem is described, but the answer is not developed and any reference to case studies is brief and imprecise. 1 - 3
  Level II At least one problem is developed in detail with clear reference to the case study chosen. 4 - 6
  ii Level I A relevant example is named and at least one simple, relevant point is made. 1 - 2
  Level II At least one idea is developed in detail, or a detailed description is given of a chosen example. 3 - 5
  Level III Ideas are developed in detail, and are clearly supported with references to relevant examples. 6 - 7


Question Mark

12

a

Notes for answers:
New or expanding industry creates more jobs.
This increases spending power in the area.
This creates jobs in the services and construction industries.
It can also attract more employment into the original industry.

 

Level I At least one relevant, basic statement is made. The answer probably deals with the idea of 'multiplier effect without fully explaining or developing the idea.

1 - 3
 

Level II The idea is fully developed and explained. Examples, real or hypothetical, may be used as illustration.

4 - 6

 
b

Level I At least one of the two subjects is described, but explanations of the development is very basic. If examples are used they are not explained.

1 - 3
    Level II At least one of the two concepts is explained clearly and fully. If they are both explained thoroughly give full marks. The best answers will often run the two concepts together. Credit should be given for this. 4 - 6
  c i Level I A relevant country is named and at least one problem is mentioned but there is no explanation of its problems - instead, at best, several problems are listed. 1 - 3
  Level II At least one of the region's problems is clearly explained, and linked to the peripheral position. Use of the example is clear, detailed and relevant. 4 - 6
  ii Level I A solution is described, but not in great detail. It is not clearly linked to the problems it is designed to overcome. Any attempt to assess its success merely states whether it ahs been successful, with no detail and no criteria for judgement. 1 - 2
    Level II The answer links the scheme to the problems, and starts to assess its success, based on the extent to which it has solved the problems. 3 - 5
    Level III The scheme is described in detail, with precise local knowledge shown. It is clearly linked to the problems, and the success in dealing with the problems is assessed in a thorough and realistic way. The answer shows good geographical understanding. 6 - 7


Question Mark
13

Notes for questions:

The question offers a lot of help with the planning of this answer. You must refer to:

  • MEDCs
  • LEDCs
  • traditional manufacturing
  • high tech manufacturing

If you start with these four sections of your essay, and make sure that you cover each topic thoroughly, you should quickly reach at least a high level 2 mark.
Then, to develop your answer further you should also refer to:

  • at least one example of a TNC, but probably more
  • the distinction between research and mass production
  • the differences between development in the home base country and other countries
  • the relationships between TNCs and host governments

If some of these themes are developed well, with reference to good examples all the way through, you could well be reaching the top of level 3.Finally you must make some assessment of the importance of TNCs, and this probably means looking at the benefits and problems that such development brings, and comparing the scale of TNC developments with more traditional developments.

 

Level I At least one relevant point is made, but no point is developed clearly beyond a simple statement. Any reference to examples is superficial.

1 - 5

 

Level II At least one idea is developed clearly. Examples are used sensibly to support the development of ideas, but the examples are not detailed. If sections of the essay (listed above as must refer to) are missed out the answer cannot reach the top of this level.

5 - 12
 

Level III The answer is clear and detailed. Ideas are well developed in several parts of the essay. Examples are used to support the ideas, and at least one of the examples are described in detail.

13 - 20

 

Level IV The answer is thorough. All sections of the essay are developed in detail. To reach the top of this level the answer must show real geographical understanding and be written logically and in a good style.

21 - 25