1. Be able to explain what a case study is. Contribute to a discussion about the mark scheme and a model answer of a question for Economic Activity. Explain how to make positive comments on each others work and set targets for improvement. Demonstrate your knowledge of the mark scheme by completing a question based on a case study example for migration.

2. Each examination question has a case study sub-question It asks you to write about a real geography example you have learned about. It assesses your knowledge and understanding of this example. It is worth 8 out of 25 marks. It is marked at 3 levels.

3. Theme 4: Economic Development. The location of an economic activity. i)Name and locate an economic activity. ii)How has the economic activity affected the natural environment? iii)What has been done to minimise damage to the environment?

4. Level 1 (1-3 marks). You only include ideas which contain limited detail. Level 1 (1-3 marks). You only include ideas which contain limited detail. Level 2 (4-6 marks). You include more developed ideas. In the higher tier paper you will be instructed to write about two aspects of the case study. If you only write about one of the two aspects your answer will be restricted to this level. Level 2 (4-6 marks). You include more developed ideas. In the higher tier paper you will be instructed to write about two aspects of the case study. If you only write about one of the two aspects your answer will be restricted to this level. Level 3 (7 -8 marks). You must include developed ideas about both aspects of the case study. To get full marks you need some relevant place details about your example. Your answers will be clear, concise and relevant to show your geographical knowledge and understanding. Level 3 (7 -8 marks). You must include developed ideas about both aspects of the case study. To get full marks you need some relevant place details about your example. Your answers will be clear, concise and relevant to show your geographical knowledge and understanding. A case study answer is marked according to how it measures up against set levels that all the examiners use.

5. Lots of trees have been cut down for mining. Roads have been built to the mines and people have been forced to move away. In the area around Carajas large areas of forest have been cleared to mine gold, nickel and copper. Large-scale deforestation has meant that animal habitats have been destroyed, so some animals are becoming extinct. To try to reduce damage the Brazilian government is restricting the development of new mines so that less forest needs to be cleared. Large-scale deforestation has meant that animal habitats have been destroyed, so some animals are becoming extinct. To try to reduce damage the Brazilian government is restricting the development of new mines so that less forest needs to be cleared. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

6. In the area around Carajas large areas of forest have been cleared to mine gold, nickel and copper. Large-scale deforestation has meant that animal habitats have been destroyed, so some animals are becoming extinct. To try to reduce damage the Brazilian government is restricting the development of new mines so that less forest needs to be cleared. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

7. Theme 2: Population. i)Name and locate an example of international migration that you have studied. ii)Explain what has caused this international migration to take place. iii)What has been done to manage the effects of this international migration?