| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 19M.1.SL.TZ0.6 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
| Command term | Outline | Question number | 6 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The resource booklet provides information on the Coral Triangle. Use the resource booklet and your own studies to answer the following.
Outline one advantage for local populations within the Coral Triangle in harvesting their food from the marine system.
Outline one advantage for local populations within the Coral Triangle in harvesting their food from terrestrial agriculture.
Markscheme
This question requires “Resource Booklet - May 2019 SL paper 1”, available under the "your tests" tab > supplemental materials.
it does not occupy land (needed for population / housing / wilderness area) / less deforestation;
fewer resources/inputs required / it is cheap/free (if harvested themselves);
there is natural income available (if harvested sustainably)/annual yield from natural capital;
it satisfies cultural preferences;
diverse range of species/food available (within Coral Triangle);
high in nutrients/protein/essential minerals such as iodine;
weather events (droughts/floods/hurricanes) are less likely to destroy food sources;
Accept other reasonable responses.
Do not accept “more carbon stored / improves water quality”.
Do not accept only “provides source of fish/shellfish/profit / rarity of fish / high value of fish / is a healthier food supply / biodiverse ecosystem / easy accessible / no transport cost / is replenishable / increase in diversity of species”.
[1 max]
This question requires “Resource Booklet - May 2019 SL paper 1”, available under the "your tests" tab > supplemental materials.
production is more efficient because of less loss of light energy;
it is more efficient because food chain is shorter / more efficient as food is harvested from lower trophic level;
it is more readily harvested because it is less dispersed;
easier to harvest / less dangerous / requires less equipment;
greater diversity of food products/crops / people decide what to grow;
reduces threat to marine habitats from overfishing / reduces damage to marine ecosystems from fishing / reduces overfishing rates / conserving marine ecosystems can make them more attractive for recreational use/tourism;
good growing condition in the area for crop growth / high levels of insolation and rainfall (tropical conditions) in the area promote rapid crop growth;
Accept other reasonable responses.
Do not accept “absorbs/stores carbon dioxide / contains large number of nutrients”.
Do not accept only “sell goods”.
[1 max]
Examiners report
The responses for this question were very mixed with popular responses including ‘diverse range of species/food available’ and ‘high in nutrients/protein’.
Overall, this question was poorly answered. A significant number of candidates did not attempt to answer it. A few candidates confused aquaculture with agriculture. Few students stated that production is more efficient as food is harvested from a lower trophic level (less loss of energy).
