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Geography
Year 9
Above satisfactory
Research inquiry: Interconnections
Annotations overview
In this sample, the student has developed geographically significant questions to frame an inquiry and presented answers in the form of a cohesive report. The student presents findings and explanations using a range of appropriate geographical terminology. The student demonstrates understanding of spatial patterns and networks of trade and appreciates the impact of global economic processes on people, places and environments at a range of scales. The student proposes valid strategies to address these issues and predicts the long-term consequences of their proposals.
Identifies the location of coffee-growing regions in the world 2 Annotation 2
Constructs a thematic map to illustrate the spatial distribution of coffee-growing countries and regions 3 Annotation 3
Explains the relationship between the natural characteristics of places and coffee production 4 Annotation 4
Sources and analyses data to identify coffee-producing regions in the world 5 Annotation 5
Sorts data and constructs a column graph to show the top coffee-producing countries by country region
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Identifies the location of coffee-growing regions in the world -
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Annotation 2
Constructs a thematic map to illustrate the spatial distribution of coffee-growing countries and regions -
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Annotation 3
Explains the relationship between the natural characteristics of places and coffee production -
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Annotation 4
Sources and analyses data to identify coffee-producing regions in the world -
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Annotation 5
Sorts data and constructs a column graph to show the top coffee-producing countries by country region
Explains in detail the network of people and activities at each stage of the coffee supply chain 2 Annotation 2
Draws a comprehensive supply chain to show how people and activities are interconnected in the cultivation, production, distribution and consumption of coffee 3 Annotation 3
Synthesises data to identify patterns of coffee distribution 4 Annotation 4
Constructs a pie chart to illustrate the distribution of coffee by country
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Annotation 1
Explains in detail the network of people and activities at each stage of the coffee supply chain -
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Annotation 2
Draws a comprehensive supply chain to show how people and activities are interconnected in the cultivation, production, distribution and consumption of coffee -
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Annotation 3
Synthesises data to identify patterns of coffee distribution -
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Annotation 4
Constructs a pie chart to illustrate the distribution of coffee by country
Explains spatial variations between the production of and demand for coffee 2 Annotation 2
Represents the spatial distribution of coffee production and demand on a thematic map that complies with cartographic conventions 3 Annotation 3
Identifies and explains the relationship between income and the cultivation and demand for coffee 4 Annotation 4
Gives an explanation for variations in the spatial distribution of coffee production and demand 5 Annotation 5
Constructs a thematic map to represent the spatial distribution of different levels of economic development 6 Annotation 6
Uses appropriate shading and a legend to represent average values 7 Annotation 7
Cites a source of data
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Annotation 1
Explains spatial variations between the production of and demand for coffee -
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Annotation 2
Represents the spatial distribution of coffee production and demand on a thematic map that complies with cartographic conventions -
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Annotation 3
Identifies and explains the relationship between income and the cultivation and demand for coffee -
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Annotation 4
Gives an explanation for variations in the spatial distribution of coffee production and demand -
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Annotation 5
Constructs a thematic map to represent the spatial distribution of different levels of economic development -
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Annotation 6
Uses appropriate shading and a legend to represent average values -
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Annotation 7
Cites a source of data
Identifies patterns and anomalies in the spatial distribution of coffee consumption 2 Annotation 2
Proposes an explanation for the spatial anomaly of Brazil as a coffee-consuming nation 3 Annotation 3
Constructs a column graph to illustrate the relationship between GDP per capita and coffee consumption 4 Annotation 4
Interprets and synthesises data from different sources to represent the relationship between different variables 5 Annotation 5
Gives a valid explanation for spatial variations in the production and consumption of coffee 6 Annotation 6
Synthesises information to draw reasoned conclusions
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Annotation 1
Identifies patterns and anomalies in the spatial distribution of coffee consumption -
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Annotation 2
Proposes an explanation for the spatial anomaly of Brazil as a coffee-consuming nation -
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Annotation 3
Constructs a column graph to illustrate the relationship between GDP per capita and coffee consumption -
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Annotation 4
Interprets and synthesises data from different sources to represent the relationship between different variables -
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Annotation 5
Gives a valid explanation for spatial variations in the production and consumption of coffee -
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Annotation 6
Synthesises information to draw reasoned conclusions
Sorts information to show relationships between location and characteristics of places, and their role in the supply chain 2 Annotation 2
Analyses the economic interdependence created by the coffee trade 3 Annotation 3
Explains how the coffee trade creates employment for people in different places at all stages of the supply chain 4 Annotation 4
Represents the complex networks created by the coffee trade at national, regional and international scales
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Annotation 1
Sorts information to show relationships between location and characteristics of places, and their role in the supply chain -
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Annotation 2
Analyses the economic interdependence created by the coffee trade -
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Annotation 3
Explains how the coffee trade creates employment for people in different places at all stages of the supply chain -
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Annotation 4
Represents the complex networks created by the coffee trade at national, regional and international scales
Explains how local and national economies combine to create networks, movement patterns, transport routes and markets 2 Annotation 2
Represents the interconnections between places across different scales due to the flow of coffee
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Annotation 1
Explains how local and national economies combine to create networks, movement patterns, transport routes and markets -
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Annotation 2
Represents the interconnections between places across different scales due to the flow of coffee
Uses initial research to frame a geographical question to investigate 2 Annotation 2
Identifies trends in the consumption of coffee and predicts the need to address issues arising from these trends 3 Annotation 3
Identifies Fair Trade as a possible strategy to address the exploitation of small coffee producers 4 Annotation 4
Applies environmental, social and economic criteria to assess the merits of Fair Trade 5 Annotation 5
Identifies weaknesses in the Fair Trade strategy and suggests ways to make it more effective 6 Annotation 6
Predicts the long-term effects of proposed strategy to improve the reach of Fair Trade 7 Annotation 7
Identifies the need for extra strategies to address the exploitation of plantation labourers and proposes a strategy 8 Annotation 8
Explains changes to the way coffee is grown 9 Annotation 9
Gives an example of the ways that interconnections change places 10 Annotation 10
Identifies the environmental effects of sun-grown coffee 11 Annotation 11
Proposes a strategy to address the environmental effects of sun-grown coffee 12 Annotation 12
Identifies individual and collective action to promote sustainable coffee production 13 Annotation 13
Predicts the long term consequences of proposed strategy 14 Annotation 14
Synthesises information from a range of sources to form reasoned conclusions 15 Annotation 15
Draws reasoned and evidence-based conclusions
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Annotation 1
Uses initial research to frame a geographical question to investigate -
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Annotation 2
Identifies trends in the consumption of coffee and predicts the need to address issues arising from these trends -
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Annotation 3
Identifies Fair Trade as a possible strategy to address the exploitation of small coffee producers -
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Annotation 4
Applies environmental, social and economic criteria to assess the merits of Fair Trade -
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Annotation 5
Identifies weaknesses in the Fair Trade strategy and suggests ways to make it more effective -
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Annotation 6
Predicts the long-term effects of proposed strategy to improve the reach of Fair Trade -
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Annotation 7
Identifies the need for extra strategies to address the exploitation of plantation labourers and proposes a strategy -
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Annotation 8
Explains changes to the way coffee is grown -
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Annotation 9
Gives an example of the ways that interconnections change places -
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Annotation 10
Identifies the environmental effects of sun-grown coffee -
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Annotation 11
Proposes a strategy to address the environmental effects of sun-grown coffee -
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Annotation 12
Identifies individual and collective action to promote sustainable coffee production -
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Annotation 13
Predicts the long term consequences of proposed strategy -
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Annotation 14
Synthesises information from a range of sources to form reasoned conclusions -
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Annotation 15
Draws reasoned and evidence-based conclusions
Below satisfactory
Research inquiry: Interconnections
Annotations overview
In this sample, the student has developed questions to frame an inquiry and presented answers in the form of a simple report. The student presents findings and explanations using some appropriate geographical terminology. The student demonstrates a limited understanding of spatial patterns and networks of trade and appreciates the local impact of production.
Identifies the top footwear-producing countries in the world 2 Annotation 2
Constructs a map identifying the location of some footwear-producing countries 3 Annotation 3
States there are no spatial patterns to footwear production 4 Annotation 4
Identifies some of the countries and regions that do not produce footwear
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Identifies the top footwear-producing countries in the world -
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Annotation 2
Constructs a map identifying the location of some footwear-producing countries -
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Annotation 3
States there are no spatial patterns to footwear production -
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Annotation 4
Identifies some of the countries and regions that do not produce footwear
Draws a simple supply chain that focuses on the steps of production 2 Annotation 2
Makes reference to the distribution process of the supply chain 3 Annotation 3
Identifies a pattern of consumption 4 Annotation 4
Synthesises data to draw simple conclusions about footwear consumption patterns 5 Annotation 5
Sorts data and constructs a bar graph to show the top footwear-consuming countries in the world 6 Annotation 6
Makes an unsubstantiated generalisation to explain patterns of consumption 7 Annotation 7
Provides a simple explanation to support anomalies in own generalisations
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Draws a simple supply chain that focuses on the steps of production -
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Makes reference to the distribution process of the supply chain -
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Identifies a pattern of consumption -
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Synthesises data to draw simple conclusions about footwear consumption patterns -
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Annotation 5
Sorts data and constructs a bar graph to show the top footwear-consuming countries in the world -
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Annotation 6
Makes an unsubstantiated generalisation to explain patterns of consumption -
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Annotation 7
Provides a simple explanation to support anomalies in own generalisations
Represents the spatial distribution of leather footwear consumption without the use of shading or a legend to denote average values 2 Annotation 2
Uses basic cartographic conventions (border, title, north point) 3 Annotation 3
Represents simple connections between exporting and importing countries 4 Annotation 4
Identifies that trade connects people and places 5 Annotation 5
Refers to participants in the supply chain and identifies some of the processes involved
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Represents the spatial distribution of leather footwear consumption without the use of shading or a legend to denote average values -
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Uses basic cartographic conventions (border, title, north point) -
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Annotation 3
Represents simple connections between exporting and importing countries -
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Annotation 4
Identifies that trade connects people and places -
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Annotation 5
Refers to participants in the supply chain and identifies some of the processes involved
Draws an unsubstantiated conclusion 2 Annotation 2
Uses initial research to frame a simple inquiry question 3 Annotation 3
Explains the effects of outsourcing the steps of production on working conditions 4 Annotation 4
Provides a reason for abuses associated with outsourcing production 5 Annotation 5
Gives a simple explanation of how interconnections change people and places 6 Annotation 6
Identifies health and environmental issues associated with the production of leather footwear 7 Annotation 7
Proposes a simple solution to addressing the issues associated with the production of footwear
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Draws an unsubstantiated conclusion -
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Annotation 2
Uses initial research to frame a simple inquiry question -
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Annotation 3
Explains the effects of outsourcing the steps of production on working conditions -
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Provides a reason for abuses associated with outsourcing production -
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Annotation 5
Gives a simple explanation of how interconnections change people and places -
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Annotation 6
Identifies health and environmental issues associated with the production of leather footwear -
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Annotation 7
Proposes a simple solution to addressing the issues associated with the production of footwear
Satisfactory
Research inquiry: Interconnections
Annotations overview
In this sample, the student has developed geographical questions to frame an inquiry and presented answers in the form of a report. The student presents findings and explanations using appropriate geographical terminology. The student demonstrates understanding of spatial patterns and networks of trade and appreciates the impact of global economic processes on places at different scales.
Identifies the footwear producing countries in the world 2 Annotation 2
Constructs a thematic map to illustrate the location of footwear producing countries 3 Annotation 3
Suggests a reason for the location of footwear manufacturing 4 Annotation 4
Identifies all the steps and the people involved in the production, distribution and sale of footwear
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Annotation 1
Identifies the footwear producing countries in the world -
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Annotation 2
Constructs a thematic map to illustrate the location of footwear producing countries -
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Annotation 3
Suggests a reason for the location of footwear manufacturing -
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Annotation 4
Identifies all the steps and the people involved in the production, distribution and sale of footwear
Draws a supply chain to show all steps in the production and distribution process 2 Annotation 2
Synthesises data to identify major consumption countries around the world 3 Annotation 3
Sorts data and constructs a column graph to show the top consumers of footwear by country and region 4 Annotation 4
Cites source of data
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Annotation 1
Draws a supply chain to show all steps in the production and distribution process -
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Annotation 2
Synthesises data to identify major consumption countries around the world -
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Annotation 3
Sorts data and constructs a column graph to show the top consumers of footwear by country and region -
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Annotation 4
Cites source of data
Constructs a pie graph to illustrate the top consumers of footwear by region 2 Annotation 2
Synthesises data to identify patterns of consumption by region 3 Annotation 3
Provides an explanation for the demand for footwear with some reference to location 4 Annotation 4
Identifies the relationship between demand and the price of goods 5 Annotation 5
Identifies Africa as an outlier in spatial distributions and provides reasons for this 6 Annotation 6
Represents the spatial distribution of footwear consumption on a thematic map 7 Annotation 7
Uses shading and a legend to represent average values
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Annotation 1
Constructs a pie graph to illustrate the top consumers of footwear by region -
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Annotation 2
Synthesises data to identify patterns of consumption by region -
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Annotation 3
Provides an explanation for the demand for footwear with some reference to location -
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Annotation 4
Identifies the relationship between demand and the price of goods -
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Annotation 5
Identifies Africa as an outlier in spatial distributions and provides reasons for this -
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Annotation 6
Represents the spatial distribution of footwear consumption on a thematic map -
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Annotation 7
Uses shading and a legend to represent average values
Identifies the connection between various stakeholders in the production stage of the supply chain 2 Annotation 2
Cites source of information 3 Annotation 3
Makes a generalisation about connections at other scales based on a case study at a national scale 4 Annotation 4
Explains how the production and consumption of footwear connects people nationally and regionally through networks and transportation routes 5 Annotation 5
Annotates a map with lines to show transportation routes in the footwear supply chain and the interconnections between places due to the footwear trade 6 Annotation 6
Uses initial research to frame a geographical question to investigate 7 Annotation 7
Analyses interconnections to identify positive outcomes 8 Annotation 8
Explains how interconnections from the footwear trade change places and environments 9 Annotation 9
Identifies the social issues associated with the production of footwear in less developed countries 10 Annotation 10
Predicts trends in the production of footwear
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Annotation 1
Identifies the connection between various stakeholders in the production stage of the supply chain -
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Annotation 2
Cites source of information -
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Annotation 3
Makes a generalisation about connections at other scales based on a case study at a national scale -
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Annotation 4
Explains how the production and consumption of footwear connects people nationally and regionally through networks and transportation routes -
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Annotation 5
Annotates a map with lines to show transportation routes in the footwear supply chain and the interconnections between places due to the footwear trade -
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Annotation 6
Uses initial research to frame a geographical question to investigate -
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Annotation 7
Analyses interconnections to identify positive outcomes -
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Annotation 8
Explains how interconnections from the footwear trade change places and environments -
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Annotation 9
Identifies the social issues associated with the production of footwear in less developed countries -
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Annotation 10
Predicts trends in the production of footwear
Suggests viable solutions for manufacturers to address the social, environmental and economic issues associated with the production of footwear 2 Annotation 2
Suggests strategies for consumers to support the sustainable production of footwear 3 Annotation 3
Predicts the short and long term consequences of proposed strategy 4 Annotation 4
Synthesises data and information to draw reasoned conclusions
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Annotation 1
Suggests viable solutions for manufacturers to address the social, environmental and economic issues associated with the production of footwear -
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Annotation 2
Suggests strategies for consumers to support the sustainable production of footwear -
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Annotation 3
Predicts the short and long term consequences of proposed strategy -
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Annotation 4
Synthesises data and information to draw reasoned conclusions
Above satisfactory
Research inquiry: Interconnections
Annotations overview
In this sample, the student has developed geographically significant questions to frame an inquiry and presented answers in the form of a cohesive report. The student presents findings and explanations using a range of appropriate geographical terminology. The student demonstrates understanding of spatial patterns and networks of trade and appreciates the impact of global economic processes on people, places and environments at a range of scales. The student proposes valid strategies to address these issues and predicts the long-term consequences of their proposals.
Identifies the location of coffee-growing regions in the world 2 Annotation 2
Constructs a thematic map to illustrate the spatial distribution of coffee-growing countries and regions 3 Annotation 3
Explains the relationship between the natural characteristics of places and coffee production 4 Annotation 4
Sources and analyses data to identify coffee-producing regions in the world 5 Annotation 5
Sorts data and constructs a column graph to show the top coffee-producing countries by country region
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Annotations
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1
Annotation 1
Identifies the location of coffee-growing regions in the world -
2
Annotation 2
Constructs a thematic map to illustrate the spatial distribution of coffee-growing countries and regions -
3
Annotation 3
Explains the relationship between the natural characteristics of places and coffee production -
4
Annotation 4
Sources and analyses data to identify coffee-producing regions in the world -
5
Annotation 5
Sorts data and constructs a column graph to show the top coffee-producing countries by country region
Explains in detail the network of people and activities at each stage of the coffee supply chain 2 Annotation 2
Draws a comprehensive supply chain to show how people and activities are interconnected in the cultivation, production, distribution and consumption of coffee 3 Annotation 3
Synthesises data to identify patterns of coffee distribution 4 Annotation 4
Constructs a pie chart to illustrate the distribution of coffee by country
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Annotations
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1
Annotation 1
Explains in detail the network of people and activities at each stage of the coffee supply chain -
2
Annotation 2
Draws a comprehensive supply chain to show how people and activities are interconnected in the cultivation, production, distribution and consumption of coffee -
3
Annotation 3
Synthesises data to identify patterns of coffee distribution -
4
Annotation 4
Constructs a pie chart to illustrate the distribution of coffee by country
Explains spatial variations between the production of and demand for coffee 2 Annotation 2
Represents the spatial distribution of coffee production and demand on a thematic map that complies with cartographic conventions 3 Annotation 3
Identifies and explains the relationship between income and the cultivation and demand for coffee 4 Annotation 4
Gives an explanation for variations in the spatial distribution of coffee production and demand 5 Annotation 5
Constructs a thematic map to represent the spatial distribution of different levels of economic development 6 Annotation 6
Uses appropriate shading and a legend to represent average values 7 Annotation 7
Cites a source of data
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Annotations
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1
Annotation 1
Explains spatial variations between the production of and demand for coffee -
2
Annotation 2
Represents the spatial distribution of coffee production and demand on a thematic map that complies with cartographic conventions -
3
Annotation 3
Identifies and explains the relationship between income and the cultivation and demand for coffee -
4
Annotation 4
Gives an explanation for variations in the spatial distribution of coffee production and demand -
5
Annotation 5
Constructs a thematic map to represent the spatial distribution of different levels of economic development -
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Annotation 6
Uses appropriate shading and a legend to represent average values -
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Annotation 7
Cites a source of data
Identifies patterns and anomalies in the spatial distribution of coffee consumption 2 Annotation 2
Proposes an explanation for the spatial anomaly of Brazil as a coffee-consuming nation 3 Annotation 3
Constructs a column graph to illustrate the relationship between GDP per capita and coffee consumption 4 Annotation 4
Interprets and synthesises data from different sources to represent the relationship between different variables 5 Annotation 5
Gives a valid explanation for spatial variations in the production and consumption of coffee 6 Annotation 6
Synthesises information to draw reasoned conclusions
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Annotations
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Annotation 1
Identifies patterns and anomalies in the spatial distribution of coffee consumption -
2
Annotation 2
Proposes an explanation for the spatial anomaly of Brazil as a coffee-consuming nation -
3
Annotation 3
Constructs a column graph to illustrate the relationship between GDP per capita and coffee consumption -
4
Annotation 4
Interprets and synthesises data from different sources to represent the relationship between different variables -
5
Annotation 5
Gives a valid explanation for spatial variations in the production and consumption of coffee -
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Annotation 6
Synthesises information to draw reasoned conclusions
Sorts information to show relationships between location and characteristics of places, and their role in the supply chain 2 Annotation 2
Analyses the economic interdependence created by the coffee trade 3 Annotation 3
Explains how the coffee trade creates employment for people in different places at all stages of the supply chain 4 Annotation 4
Represents the complex networks created by the coffee trade at national, regional and international scales
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Annotations
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1
Annotation 1
Sorts information to show relationships between location and characteristics of places, and their role in the supply chain -
2
Annotation 2
Analyses the economic interdependence created by the coffee trade -
3
Annotation 3
Explains how the coffee trade creates employment for people in different places at all stages of the supply chain -
4
Annotation 4
Represents the complex networks created by the coffee trade at national, regional and international scales
Explains how local and national economies combine to create networks, movement patterns, transport routes and markets 2 Annotation 2
Represents the interconnections between places across different scales due to the flow of coffee
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Annotations
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1
Annotation 1
Explains how local and national economies combine to create networks, movement patterns, transport routes and markets -
2
Annotation 2
Represents the interconnections between places across different scales due to the flow of coffee
Uses initial research to frame a geographical question to investigate 2 Annotation 2
Identifies trends in the consumption of coffee and predicts the need to address issues arising from these trends 3 Annotation 3
Identifies Fair Trade as a possible strategy to address the exploitation of small coffee producers 4 Annotation 4
Applies environmental, social and economic criteria to assess the merits of Fair Trade 5 Annotation 5
Identifies weaknesses in the Fair Trade strategy and suggests ways to make it more effective 6 Annotation 6
Predicts the long-term effects of proposed strategy to improve the reach of Fair Trade 7 Annotation 7
Identifies the need for extra strategies to address the exploitation of plantation labourers and proposes a strategy 8 Annotation 8
Explains changes to the way coffee is grown 9 Annotation 9
Gives an example of the ways that interconnections change places 10 Annotation 10
Identifies the environmental effects of sun-grown coffee 11 Annotation 11
Proposes a strategy to address the environmental effects of sun-grown coffee 12 Annotation 12
Identifies individual and collective action to promote sustainable coffee production 13 Annotation 13
Predicts the long term consequences of proposed strategy 14 Annotation 14
Synthesises information from a range of sources to form reasoned conclusions 15 Annotation 15
Draws reasoned and evidence-based conclusions
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Annotations
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Annotation 1
Uses initial research to frame a geographical question to investigate -
2
Annotation 2
Identifies trends in the consumption of coffee and predicts the need to address issues arising from these trends -
3
Annotation 3
Identifies Fair Trade as a possible strategy to address the exploitation of small coffee producers -
4
Annotation 4
Applies environmental, social and economic criteria to assess the merits of Fair Trade -
5
Annotation 5
Identifies weaknesses in the Fair Trade strategy and suggests ways to make it more effective -
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Annotation 6
Predicts the long-term effects of proposed strategy to improve the reach of Fair Trade -
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Annotation 7
Identifies the need for extra strategies to address the exploitation of plantation labourers and proposes a strategy -
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Annotation 8
Explains changes to the way coffee is grown -
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Annotation 9
Gives an example of the ways that interconnections change places -
10
Annotation 10
Identifies the environmental effects of sun-grown coffee -
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Annotation 11
Proposes a strategy to address the environmental effects of sun-grown coffee -
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Annotation 12
Identifies individual and collective action to promote sustainable coffee production -
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Annotation 13
Predicts the long term consequences of proposed strategy -
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Annotation 14
Synthesises information from a range of sources to form reasoned conclusions -
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Annotation 15
Draws reasoned and evidence-based conclusions