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ANSWERING QUESTIONS
IN GEOGRAPHY
CSEC GEOGRAPHY
OBJECTIVES
• Review the common key words used in questions for
CSEC Geography
• Review tips for answering questions
PROFILES IN
GEOGRAPHY
PROFILES IN GEOGRAPHY
There are THREE main profiles examined in CSEC Geography:
1. Practical Skills (PS)
2. Knowledge & Comprehension (KC)
3. Use of Knowledge (UK)
PRACTICAL SKILLS (PS)
This profile includes:
a) Map Reading skills (grid references, direction,
distance, etc.)
b) Diagrams, figures, maps (Sketching and analysing
patterns & trends)
c) Statistical Illustrations (construction and analysing
patterns & trends)
KNOWLEDGE & COMPREHENSION (KC)
• This profile includes:
a) Define terms and recall facts on a range of
geographical phenomena
b) Describing processes impacting on the development of
the natural and human environments
c) Describe the interaction between biotic and abiotic
factors in an area
USE OF KNOWLEDGE (UK)
• This profile includes:
a) Explain geographical processes
b) Disaggregate (separate) and organise information to
show inter-relationships
c) Interpret (explain the meaning of) and draw inferences
(a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and
reasoning) from geographical data
d) Making conclusions
KEY WORDS USED
IN
EXAM QUESTIONS
IMPORTANT!!
• It is very important that students are able to understand
the key question words to be able to provide an answer
that accurately meets the requirements of the question.
• In addition, the number of marks for the question must
also be taken into consideration when answering the
question.
NAME
LIST
IDENTIFY
STATE
"WHAT IS…"
DEFINE
• No explanation is requirement
• The number of marks award is usually between 1-4
marks (depends on the quantity of variables requested)
• Profiles tested: mostly KC (PS if the question is based
on an illustration/figure/map)
EXAMPLE
Name/List/ What are/State FOUR Plates adjacent to the
Caribbean Plate.
What is/Define/State what is an earthquake?
ACCOUNT
• Describe and explain reasons for something
• Usually ranges between 4-8 marks
• Profile tested: UK, sometimes KC
EXAMPLE
Account for the large number of persons living in Area A
on the map.
Account for the large area under banana cultivation on
the map.
Account for the occurrence of earthquakes are
subduction zones.
OUTLINE
• Brief explanation on main points, along with evidence to
support points
• Between 4-8 marks
• Profiles tested: UK
EXAMPLE
Outline the reasons volcanoes occur at plate margins.
Outline the reasons for limestone (karst) landforms in
Barbados.
DISCUSS
• Provide both points of view (for & against) and make a
conclusion based on the points presented
• Ranges between 5-9 marks
• Profiles tested: UK
EXAMPLE
Discuss the strategies used in a NAMED Caribbean
territory to reduce the impacts of natural hazards in the
country.
Discuss THREE ways flooding in a NAMED Caribbean
country can be reduced.
EXPLAIN
• State process/principle and elaborate how it works and
provide reasons for its occurrence
• Ranges between 4-9 marks
• Profiles tested: KC, UK
EXAMPLE
Explain THREE ways to reduce coastal erosion in a
NAMED Caribbean country.
Explain TWO types of river erosion.
DESCRIBE
• Description and diagram/sketch
• Ranges between 4-9 marks
• Profiles tested: KC
EXAMPLE
Describe the processes involved in the formation of
deltas.
Describe the occurrence of earthquakes at transform
fault margins.
ANNOTATE
• A diagram that is drawn and fully labelled
• Ranges between 4-8 marks
• Profiles tested: PS
EXAMPLE
Draw an annotated diagram of a volcano, showing the
following: crater, batholith, sill and dyke
LABEL
• Identify and show the various aspects of a
diagram/illustration/map
• Ranges between 4-8 marks (based on the number of
items to be labelled)
• Profiles tested: PS
EXAMPLE
Label the features/parts/items A-D….
"WITH THE AID OF A DIAGRAM/MAP,
ILLUSTRATE..."
• Draw an annotated diagram/sketch map/figure
• Ranges between 4-5 marks
• Profiles tested: PS
EXAMPLE
With the aid of a diagram/map, illustrate the
components of a fold.
With the aid of a diagram/map, illustrate a transform
fault.
"WITH THE AID OF A DIAGRAM/MAP,
EXPLAIN/DESCRIBE/DISCUSS.."
• In addition to an annotated diagram/map, provide an
explanation (usually referring to the diagram/map)
• Ranges between 4-9 marks
• Profiles tested: KC
EXAMPLE
With the aid of a diagram/map, explain/describe/discuss….
COMPARE
• Explain each feature/characteristics/ideas briefly and
show their similarities and differences
• Ranges between 4-8 marks
• Profiles tested: KC, UK
EXAMPLE
Compare the food processing industry in the Caribbean to
Singapore.
CLASSIFY
• Categorise the components into different classes
• Ranges between 4-8 marks
• Profiles tested: KC
EXAMPLE
Classify the types of folds shown in the diagram.
Classify the different types of slopes shown on the map.
PROVE
• Justify, using evidence, that something is true
• Ranges between 6-8 marks
• Profiles tested: UK
EXAMPLE
Using map evidence only, how can you prove that sea
level has fluctuated.
DRAW/SKETCH
• A labelled illustration (scaled or not) in a border and
with a title, key and scale (if applicable)
• Usually around 4 marks
• Profiles tested: PS
EXAMPLE
Draw a sketch map showing population density in a
NAMED Caribbean country.
THINGS TO
NOTE!
PARTS OF
QUESTIONS
KEY WORD/ QUANTITY/ CONCEPT [# of marks]
Tells you how to write and
how much information to
provide
The number of marks indicates
the number of points that need to
be presented
Based on the topic from
the syllabus, example
rivers, coats, limestone
TENSE OF THE QUESTION
• Some questions can asked for strategies, measures,
solutions that a country HAVE done, ARE doing or CAN
do. Responses to these questions MUST suit the
particular tense in the question.
• Example:
“ What strategies have Trinidad & Tobago used to reduce
the emission of greenhouse gases?”
“ What strategies are being undertaken in Trinidad &
Tobago to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases?”
“ What strategies can the government of Trinidad &
Tobago use to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases?”
IN A NAMED COUNTRY…..
• Questions can ask for responses to include examples
from countries. However, it is not enough to just say
the particular country; students also need to include
the areas/locations within the country.
• Example:
“Explain THREE factors that have led to the development
of agriculture in a NAMED Caribbean territory.”
• If you chose Trinidad, you must include the specific
reasons using areas like Paramin, Aranguez,
Chaguanas for farming. You cannot just say “In
Trinidad, farming is influenced by….”
WRITING ANSWERS
• Answers to questions MUST:
Flow-meaning that it goes in a sequential order and points are well presented
Thorough- points must be well discussed/explained, ensuring the key points are included (do not leave any point ‘hanging’
Make Sense- points that are confusing will not earn any marks.
Be legible- if the Examiner cannot understand your handwriting, then they will not be able to award any marks
Grammatically good- subject/verb agreement, proper punctuation, spelling
Include Geographical terms
DRAWINGS & SKETCHES
• Ensure all sketches, drawings, etc. are neat, tidy and
clear to read and understand
• Ensure to fully label items, features that are required for
the question
• All sketches and diagrams must have borders with a
title. Maps must have all conventional symbols
ERRORS
• Correctional fluid (white-off) is NOT ALLOWED for CXC
exams. As such, do not use for any internal exams.
• If you make an error in an exam, cross out the
word/sentence, using a ruler, and write above the
crossing or on the additional paper (if provided)
THE END