Using two different examples, outline what is meant by:

(i) the catchment area of recreation and sports facilities;

(ii) the range of recreation and sports facilities.

Explain two management strategies to reduce environmental damage from tourism in one named rural area.

Examine the relative importance of factors influencing the distribution of sports facilities in one or more named urban areas.

(i) Award [1] for description and [1] for exemplification.

For example: Catchment area is the area from which a facility attracts a population that uses its services [1], eg a national sports stadium compared with a local park [1].

(ii) Award [1] for description and [1] for exemplification.

For example: Range refers to the maximum distance that people travel to access the facilities [1], eg people travel a longer distance to go to a professional ballet (eg at Sydney Opera House) as opposed to an amateur ballet [1].

Also, accept reference to a variety of activities [1] and [1] for further development.

In each case, award [1] for describing a relevant management strategy, and up to [2] for explaining how it reduces environmental damage.

Possible strategies include:

• information and education
• limiting visitor numbers
• restricting access to sensitive areas
• constructing new footpaths or boardwalks
• banning off-road vehicles.

For example: At Imlil, a village in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, a waste management plan has been implemented involving the provision of waste collection points [1]. By focusing on the recycling of waste, and education to raise awareness of tourists and locals [1], some waste can be recycled and transported to Marrakech for processing [1].

If no appropriate example is given, award a maximum of [4].

A range of physical, economic, political and demographic factors affect the distribution of sports facilities. These include: environmental and physical character of landscapes, land values, accessibility, transport links, planning decisions, and socio-economic characteristics. Reference should be made to the location of sports facilities in specific urban areas.

Good answers should consider a range of factors and their relative importance in one or more named urban areas. It might be recognized that patterns of sports facilities are often explained by a variety of interrelated factors. One approach might be to explain the distribution within the framework of different urban land use zones, perhaps comparing the CBD with the rural–urban fringe. It might also be argued that political and planning factors are more important. The physical characteristics of the landscape may also be important, with floodplain areas often occupied by sports fields.

At band D, expect responses that describe how some factors influence the distribution of facilities in a recognizable urban area.

At band E, expect either a more detailed explanation of the factors that have influenced the distribution of facilities in one or more named urban areas, or some attempt to discuss and evaluate their relative importance in specific areas.

At band F, expect both.

Marks should be allocated according to the Paper 2 markbands (available under the "Your tests" tab > supplemental materials).