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Date Marks available 10 Reference code .2.bp.9
Level SL and HL Paper 2 Time zone
Command term Examine Question number 9 Adapted from N/A

Question

The diagram shows the hierarchy of open spaces serving a city.

 

[Source: Adapted from Dundee City Council, Leisure and Communities Department http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/openspace/main.htm]

Referring to the diagram, outline two differences you would expect to find between “local parks and open spaces” and a “country park”.

[2+2]
a.

Explain three reasons why it is important for city planners to ensure that there are sufficient open spaces for urban residents.

[6]
b.

With reference to a named urban area, examine the factors that have influenced the location and distribution of leisure facilities, other than open spaces.

[10]
c.

Markscheme

Candidates would have to state the differences of the two locations in terms of:

2+2 marks for each valid difference outlined.

a.

Candidates are expected to identify three reasons for 2 marks each.

Reasons for open spaces include:

Accept other valid reasons.

b.

Responses are expected to identify the balance between demand for, and supply of, leisure facilities in urban areas and refer to factors that would influence their location. This might include government planning and policy, market influences, changing leisure habits, land use changes and land value changes.

Examples should be specific and illustrate knowledge of the specific conditions in the chosen location rather than general trends. A specific, named example is a requirement of the question and is expected in those achieving band D and above.

Marks should be allocated according to the markbands.

c.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Optional themes » Option E: Leisure, sport and tourism » Leisure at the local scale: sport and recreation » Intra‑urban spatial patterns

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